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1961 Map of Morrilton West

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Morrilton West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Petit Jean Mountain looms over the southern bank of the Arkansas River, a prominent natural landmark that defines the topography of Conway County in the early 1960s. The landscape is a transition from these steep elevations, including the site of Cedar Falls and Stouts Point, to the fertile river bottomlands. The city of Morrilton sits at the eastern edge of this sheet, serving as a hub for the region's transportation and local industry.

The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a straight line through the northern plains, passing through smaller rail-oriented settlements like Blackwell and Blackville Sta. Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as Oddfellows Cem, St Matthew Cem, and Happy Bend Cem. North of the river, the winding course of Point Remove Creek and several fish hatcheries highlight the importance of water management in this agricultural and recreational corridor.