1956 Map of Marvell
USGS Topo · Published 1957About this map
Marvell serves as the primary hub of this eastern Arkansas landscape, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a straight path toward the Mississippi Delta. The 1950s terrain is characterized by a dense network of rural religious and educational centers, such as Pilgrim Ch Sch & Cem and Mt Mariah Ch, which anchored these farming communities before mid-century consolidation. Drainage projects are evident in the engineered paths of Main Ditch No 1 and its various laterals, reflecting the region's agricultural transformation. Small rail-side features like the Neuka Spur and settlements including Poplar Grove and Aubrey highlight a period when local transport still relied heavily on the rail corridor. The map preserves the names of numerous family-linked landmarks, from the Schaffhauser Cem to the Hicks Sch, offering a detailed view of the rural social geography of Phillips County at mid-century.
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