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1983 Map of Harrisburg

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Harrisburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Crowleys Ridge dominates this landscape, rising above the flat alluvial plains and directing the flow of waterways like Bolivar Creek and Holly Springs Branch. The city of Harrisburg serves as a focal point along the western edge of the ridge, where the Missouri Pacific railroad line runs parallel to the elevation change. This corridor reflects the historical importance of rail in connecting the agricultural interior of Poinsett County to broader markets.

To the south, Lake Poinsett is a central feature, surrounded by the Lake Poinsett State Park and dotted with public access points like the Public Boat Landing Dam. Numerous rural landmarks including Bolivar Ch, Bethel Cem, and Newsom Cem are scattered throughout the hills and lowlands, providing a clear map of the area's local genealogy and early community structure. Aviation is represented by the Pecks Landing Strip, situated near England Creek.