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1894 Map of Morrillton

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Morrillton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1904
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

The Arkansas River serves as the central artery for this late 19th-century landscape, dictated by river crossings and the expanding reach of the Little Rock & Fort Smith R.R. Key transportation nodes like Morrillton and Atkins anchor the rail line, while the river's winding path is punctuated by historic crossings such as Galla Rock Fy., Morgans Fy., and Sevier Fy. These ferries and landings, including Stouts Ldg., highlight an era when water-based transit remained vital for commerce and connectivity between Conway and Perry counties.

Upland from the river, the terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Pigeon Roost Mountain and Petit Jean. Numerous small settlements and fords illustrate the early rural development of the region, with community centers like Springfield, Solgohachia, and Perryville connected by creek-side trails and wagon roads. Detailed labels identify local landmarks like Kelly's Fd. and Burnetts Ford, providing a high-resolution look at the geographic foundations of these Arkansas communities during the post-Reconstruction period.