1940 Map of Holly Grove

About this map

Holly Grove serves as the focal point of this Arkansas Delta landscape, situated at the intersection of the Arkansas Midland RR and the Missouri Pacific RR. The map reveals a densely settled rural network characterized by numerous combined community spaces, such as Whitehall Ch & Sch and Mt Olive Ch & Sch, reflecting an era when local schools and churches were the primary social anchors. The topography is defined by the complex hydrology of the White River basin, featuring the Warrior Bottom and the Mattock Bay oxbow, which dictated the placement of early settlements like Pine City and Lawrenceville. Unique landmarks such as the Boat Gunwale Bridge and several specialized rail sidings like Chimi Spur and Hauselman Spur illustrate a localized economy dependent on timber and agricultural transport during the 1930s and 1940s.