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1947 Map of Ione

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Ione
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Petit Jean River meanders through this landscape on the border of Logan and Scott Counties, carving a path between the prominent ridges of Barber Ridge and Cauthron Mountain. The 1940s rural economy is evident through the scattered settlements of Ione, Lucas, and Elm Park, supported by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line. Near Lucas, a local gin mill points to the area's agricultural activity during this era.

Genealogists can trace community centers such as Earl Prairie District School No 66 and Pine Log Church. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Jennings Mountain and Tomlinson, while the southern portion of the map transitions into the Ouachita National Forest. Numerous small cemeteries, including French Prairie Cemetery and Pine Log Cem, are documented alongside the various fords and creek crossings that connected these hillside homesteads.