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1965 Map of Judsonia

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Judsonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Little Red River cuts a winding path through this portion of White County, anchoring the development of Judsonia and the northern outskirts of Searcy. The landscape shows a mix of mid-century infrastructure and rural community centers, characterized by a high density of country churches such as Clearwater Ch, Bethel Ch, and Ballew Ch. Transportation and commerce are centered on the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor and the regional hubs, where civic life is marked by the presence of a Courthouse, Central High Sch, and recreational sites like Kiwani Park.

Rural landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Fairground near the river reflect the social character of the era. North of the main settlements, the terrain rises toward Pine Hill and Backbone Ridge, where isolated Gravel Pit and Quarry operations dot the wooded branches of Onion Creek and Walton Branch. Small settlements such as Providence and Plainview maintain their distinct identities through local institutions and family-named cemeteries including Holly Springs Cem and Bethlehem Cem.