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1961 Map of Morrilton East

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Morrilton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Morrilton and Plumerville serve as the primary hubs of activity in this 1961 record of Conway County, situated along the northern bank of the Arkansas River. The landscape is a mix of agricultural lowlands and rising terrain, anchored by the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor which dictates the placement of industry and civic life. The township boundaries of Washington, Steele, Welborn, and Howard organize a dense network of rural landmarks, including the Sacred Heart Cem and Lewisburg Cem.

Social centers are deeply rooted in small congregations and schools, from the Gordons Chapel to the Hickory Hill Sch. Modern developments of the early 1960s appear near the river, notably the Drive-in Theater and the Radio Tower (KVOM). The presence of numerous family-named cemeteries and landmarks like Burrow Mtn provides a clear view of the established community structure before significant late-century suburban expansion.