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1894 Map of Morrilton

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Morrilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Morrilton and the surrounding Arkansas River valley appear here in a transition from river-based transit to rail-led development. The Little Rock & Fort Smith R. R. runs parallel to the Arkansas River, connecting riverside communities like Atkins and Plumerville. Despite the presence of the railroad, the landscape remains heavily defined by water crossings and landings essential to 19th-century commerce, such as Galla Rock Fy., Morgan's Fy., and Stouts Ldg.

To the south, the dramatic relief of Cedar Falls Mt. and Petit Jean Creek dominates the terrain, while the northern reaches show a network of small settlements like Cleveland and Center Ridge in the foothills of the Ozark National Forest. Local industry is evidenced by Iron Ore Mt. and the Dixie Mill near Houston. This survey preserves the exact locations of many family-named landmarks and small creek crossings, including Burnetts Ford and Kellys Fd., which served as local hubs before modern bridge infrastructure.