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1971 Map of Lexa

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Lexa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Agricultural lowlands and a network of rural hamlets define this section of Phillips County in the early 1970s. The settlement of Lexa and its nearby Lexa Junction serve as northern anchors, while the terrain to the south is shaped by the winding courses of Big Creek and Crooked Creek. Evidence of the region's changing transportation landscape is seen in the Old Railroad Grade north of town, reflecting a shift away from earlier rail dependency.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the Sunset Memorial Park and Mt Gilean Cem to numerous country churches like Star of Bethlehem Ch and Tucker Grove Ch. Small crossroads communities such as Barton, Poplar Grove, and Maple Corner are clearly mapped alongside specialized local features like the Fish Farm and various gaging stations, illustrating a landscape deeply tied to both the land and its water management.