1949 Map of Jonesboro

About this map

Jonesboro serves as the northern hub of this Jackson and Winn Parish landscape, which is defined by the central corridor of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. The terrain transitions from the settled northern towns down into the southern reaches of the Kisatchie National Forest, where the Dughemona River snakes through the bottomlands. The map reveals a dense network of rural community landmarks, particularly country churches like Shady Grove Ch and Siloam Ch, alongside educational outposts such as Gaars Mill Sch. These features, along with the Winona Lookout Tower, reflect the era's reliance on timber resources and small-town rail commerce. Waterways such as Cypress Creek and Brown Creek carve through the wooded landscape, connecting smaller settlements like Dodson and Gansville to the larger regional centers.