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1963 Map of Mountain Springs

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Mountain Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mountain Springs and the rural crossroads of El Paso anchor this study of the central Arkansas landscape where several county lines converge. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges and hills, including Lewisburg Ridge, Haymes Hill, and Round Mountain, where local Mines and Quarries suggest early geological industry. The area is heavily intersected by small watercourses like Little Cypress Creek and Magness Creek, which likely dictated the placement of early homesteads and farmsteads.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous recorded burial sites and houses of worship, such as Mars Hill Ch, Baugh Chapel, and the Sixteenth Section Ch. Family-named landmarks like Grizzard Cem and Shurley Cem provide specific points of reference for local family histories. The presence of several Landing Strips across the ridges indicates a transition toward modern utility alongside traditional agricultural and mining uses.