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1986 Map of Jonesboro

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Jonesboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Crowleys Ridge rises distinctly above the surrounding Mississippi Alluvial Plain, serving as the geological spine for this 1980s landscape. This prominent elevation dictates the layout of major settlements like Jonesboro and Harrisburg, while the low-lying terrain to the east and west is defined by an intricate network of drainage and flood control. The St Francis Floodway and St Francis River dominate the eastern lowlands, flanked by the St Francis Sunken Lands State Wildlife Management Area, illustrating the region's managed aquatic ecosystem.

Industrial and transport corridors are well-established, with the St Louis Southwestern RR and Burlington Northern RR intersecting at key junctions. Rural life and agriculture are evident in the numerous small towns scattered across the flats, from Waldenburg in the west to the riverbound community of Osceola on the eastern edge. The map also highlights significant conservation areas like the Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge and Bayou De View State Wildlife Management Area, preserving the character of the Arkansas Delta.