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1940 Map of Gainesville

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Jones Ridge rises above the alluvial bottomlands of the Cache River in this detailed survey of northeast Arkansas. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage features like Petersburg Ditch, Gum Slough, and the Main Canal, reflecting the massive efforts to manage water for the region's agriculture. Small rural communities such as Beech Grove, Stanford, and Delaplaine anchor the township grid, each supported by a high density of neighborhood institutions. The map reveals an incredible concentration of dual-purpose sites like Pine Knot Ch Sch & Cem and Commissary Ch & Sch, which served as the spiritual and educational hubs for farming families. To the south, the topography shifts at Crowley Ridge State Park, while the eastern portion of the sheet shows the growth of Gainesville and the outskirts of the county seat.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1940
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.7 x 21.79 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain