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1958 Map of Jonesboro

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

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Arkansas State College stands at the northern edge of Jonesboro, anchoring a landscape where the urban grid meets the agricultural reaches of Craighead County. This mid-century survey details the expansion of the regional hub, showing the proximity of Nettleton and the recreational space at Craighead Forest Park. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated water management network, including Main Ditch and numerous laterals such as Lateral No 3, reflecting the region's reliance on managed drainage for its farm economy.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural landmarks, from Philadelphia Ch & Cem to the Indian Mounds located near Hergett. The intersection of the St Louis Southwestern and St Louis San Francisco railroads underscores the importance of rail transport in the development of towns like Brookland and Antioch. From the Municipal Airport to the small family plots like Culberhouse Cem, this map documents the transition from a dispersed rural settlement pattern to a growing collegiate and commercial center.