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1958 Map of Hindsville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Hindsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Hindsville and the surrounding rural uplands of the Ozarks are detailed in this late 1950s survey, showing the dispersed farmstead patterns and community focal points of Madison County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of War Eagle Creek and its many tributaries, including Clear Creek and Clifty Creek. Social life in this era centered around a network of country churches and small schools, such as Hickory Grove Ch, Lone Star Ch, and the Spring Clear Creek Sch.

Family heritage is well-preserved through numerous named burial grounds like Martin Cem and Scissom Cem found near the hollows. The map also records the topography of Keefer Mtn and Tater Hill, alongside local landmarks like the Fish Hatchery and several springs. These details document a moment in Northwest Arkansas before significant modern development, preserving the locations of homesteads and winding dirt roads that define the region's character.