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2011 Map of Magnolia

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Magnolia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Magnolia serves as the focal point of this Arkansas landscape, characterized by the campus of Southern Arkansas University and a dense network of residential streets that expand toward the Magnolia Post Office. The surrounding Columbia County countryside is defined by its small settlements and historical markers, including McNeil to the north and the localized communities of Free Hope and Magnesia Springs. The terrain is etched by the meandering courses of Cornie Bayou and Little Cornie Bayou, which define the low-lying drainage patterns alongside numerous smaller tributaries like Nations Creek and Horsehead Creek.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of community burial grounds, such as Hartsfield Cemetery, New Bethel Cemetery, and Green Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the rural tracts. The presence of Pittman Lake and Lake Sue, both regulated by dams, indicates the importance of water management in this region. This survey captures a specific moment in the growth of the county seat while preserving the location of established family and community landmarks across the South Arkansas coastal plain.