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2017 Map of Hawkins

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hawkins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hawkins and Slonikers Mill anchor this agricultural region in St. Francis County, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of meandering waterways. The L'Anguille River flows along the eastern edge, joined by numerous tributaries including Second Creek, First Creek, Cypress Creek, and Spybuck Creek. This intricate drainage pattern suggests a low-lying, fertile bottomland typical of the Arkansas Delta, where land use is closely tied to water management and seasonal flows.

Historical transportation routes like Old Military Rd W cut across the northern sections, providing a glimpse into the region's early connectivity. Local history and genealogy are preserved in scattered burial grounds such as Barnishaw Cem, Stanley Grove Cem, Gaston Cem, and Bell Cem. The presence of Slonikers Mill Rd leading to its namesake settlement highlights the importance of local industry and water-powered processing in this rural landscape.