1986 Map of Hope

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The southwest Arkansas corridor between Hope and Prescott is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, which cuts a straight line through the center of this 1986 survey. This regional network of small agricultural hubs like Blevins, Emmet, and McCaskill is oriented around the fertile creek basins that feed into the Red River and Little River. Significant land use is evident at the University of Arkansas Experiment Station near Hope, while the eastern edge of the map features the dense woodlands of Poison Springs State Forest and the recreation areas at White Oak Lake State Park. Genealogists will find the locations of local landmarks such as De Ann Cem, Camp Spring Church, and Crossroads Church preserved at a time when the region's rural character remained firmly established amidst its transition into a modern transportation and agricultural hub.