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1985 Map of Little Rock

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Little Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Little Rock and North Little Rock occupy the central stage of this mid-1980s landscape, where the Arkansas River serves as the dividing line between the urban center and the rising foothills to the west. The capital city's institutional footprint is deeply documented, from the State Capitol and Governor's Mansion to specialized facilities like the State School for the Blind and the University of Arkansas Medical Center. To the southwest, the industrial heritage of Bauxite is evidenced by the extensive Bauxite Mines and the Bauxite Cem, reflecting the importance of aluminum ore to the regional economy.

Transportation networks define the era, with Interstate 30 and Interstate 40 intersecting near the core while the Missouri Pacific and St Louis Southwestern railroads maintain the heavy transit corridors. Beyond the city, the terrain transitions sharply into the Ouachita Mountains, featuring prominent landmarks like Pinnacle Mountain and the water supply at Lake Maumelle. Historic sites such as Toltec Mounds State Park on the eastern alluvial plain contrast with the military presence at Camp Joseph T Robinson and Little Rock Air Force Base.