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1906 Map of Lavaca

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Lavaca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1906
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Arkansas River meanders through this landscape, defining a complex topography of ridges and prairies just before the turn of the century. The settlement of Lavaca stands south of the river, connected to a network of smaller communities like Vesta, Beverly, and Bloomer. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the corridor of the L. R. & F. T. S. R. R. railroad, which links the towns of Alma, Dyer, and Mulberry.

Detailed relief work by the Geological Survey of Arkansas reveals a series of prominent elevations, including Bloomer Ridge, Slash Ridge, and Coal Ridge, alongside unique features like Arbuckles Island. Landmarks such as Butler's Knob and Christmas Knob provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family land near the Grand Prairie. This survey captures the region's transition from river-dependent trade to a rail-oriented economy.