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1973 Map of Greers Ferry Dam

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Greers Ferry Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Little Red River drainage patterns define the geography of this 1970s survey, showing the impact of the Greers Ferry Dam on the regional landscape. The map details the expansive Greers Ferry Lake and its surrounding Recreation Area, complete with a National Fish Hatchery and several gaging stations. A notable historical marker on this sheet is the Treaty Boundary line cutting through the northern uplands, signifying earlier land divisions near South Prong Big Creek.

Settlement is concentrated around the communities of Ida, Tumbling Shoals, and Wilburn, with numerous rural landmarks such as Antioch Church, Pleasant Ridge Church, and Chastain Chapel. The terrain is characterized by deep hollows like Simmons Hollow and Buzzard Roost Hollow, alongside prominent elevations including Richwood Mountain and Rigdon Mountain. Genealogists may find interest in local sites like Miller Cemetery and various gravel pits and quarries that indicate the era's local industry.