1942 Map of Glenwood

About this map

The Caddo River carves a deep path through the heart of the Ouachita National Forest in this mid-century survey of western Arkansas. This landscape is defined by the heavy ridges of the Cossatot Mountains and the Crystal Mountains, where the Missouri Pacific railroad follows the river valley to connect the settlements of Norman and Glenwood. The map captures a transition in local infrastructure, showing the Womble Ranger Sta and numerous rural institutions like the Caddo Hill Sch and Shockley Chapel. The density of cemeteries, including the Nelson Cem and Powers Chapel Cem, provides a detailed record of family names and early community nodes. To the south, the terrain levels out toward the Antoine Mountains, where the small rail stop of Rosboro and the rural hamlet of Manfred sit along the winding watercourses.