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1961 Map of Fourche

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Fourche
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Lake Maumelle dominates the southern portion of this landscape, its expansive waters meeting the rising slopes of Big Rock and the high ridges of the Ouachita foothills. The northern half is defined by the sweeping curves of the Arkansas River, where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad tracks follow the river's path through the small communities of Bigelow and Fourche. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a rural landscape transitioning from river-bottom agriculture to more rugged upland terrain.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous family-named landmarks and community hubs. Small settlements such as Little Italy, Lundsford Corner, and Roland are shown alongside several country houses of worship and burial grounds, including Troutman Chapel and the Rainey Cem. The map provides a clear picture of the mid-century road network connecting these points across the peaks of Easterwood Mountain and Kryer Mountain.