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1962 Map of Formosa

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Formosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Woolverton Mountain and Austin Mountain dominate the central landscape of this early 1960s survey, marking a topographical divide between the Van Buren and Conway County line. The settlement pattern follows the high ridges and valley floors, with small communities like Formosa, Austin, and Center Ridge serving as local hubs. The abundance of religious and commemorative sites, including Mountain View Ch, Sweet Home Ch, and the Woolverton Mountain Cem, suggests a deeply rooted rural society centered around family and faith.

Waterways such as South Fork Point Remove Creek and Hogans Creek carve through the terrain, while the inclusion of many individual fence and field lines provides a high-resolution look at mid-century Arkansas land use. From the Gravel Pit near Austin to the rural schools and churches, the map captures the transition from traditional farming to a more connected interior through roads like Sunnyside.