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1970 Map of Fordyce NE

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Fordyce NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Saline River snakes through the bottomlands of Cleveland County, defining a landscape shaped by river transport and early timber resources. Rural life in the 1970s centered around small congregational hubs such as Crossroads Ch, Como Ch, and Camp Springs Ch. The river was once a primary corridor for movement, evidenced by historic river crossings like Channings Ferry and the Canoe Landing near the White Oak boundary.

Industry and infrastructure appear in the form of multiple Gravel Pit sites and a prominent Pipeline corridor cutting through the western sections. Family and community history is preserved at Grace Cem and Seymore Cem, while unique landmarks like the Rainbow Tabernacle and a Pumping Station reflect the specialized development of this Arkansas backcountry. The St Louis Southwestern railroad skirts the southern edge, linking this timber-rich region to the wider rail network.