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1890 Map of Magazine Mountain

Name: 1890 Topographic Map of Magazine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1911
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1911

About this map

Magazine Mountain anchors this late 19th-century survey of Logan and Franklin counties, rising sharply above the winding Arkansas River. The landscape reflects a transitional era between river commerce and the growing influence of the iron rail, with the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad connecting settlements like Coal Hill and Altus on the northern bank. Along the southern bank, Roseville and Patterson's Bluff signify the importance of river landings before the interior became more settled.

Further south, the map documents small communities such as Burnett Springs (Corley P.O.) and Chismville, alongside numerous mountain ridges including Backbone Ridge and Washburn Mountain. This period shows the region prior to modern development, where the economy was tied to the river at Ozark and mining near Hartman. The intricate detailing of creeks like Six Mile Creek and Petit Jean Creek provides a clear view of the drainage patterns and early road corridors used by residents in the 1880s.