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1978 Map of Noble Lake

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Noble Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Arkansas River meanders define the northern boundary of this landscape, where the Brunson Crossing and various revetments mark the river's controlled course. Just south of Pine Bluff, the terrain transitions into a complex network of bayous and old river channels, including the prominent Noble Lake and Atkins Lake. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted rural community, with numerous small congregations such as Stewart Chapel, St Raphaels Ch, and Pilgrims Rest Ch dotting the countryside.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is represented by Grider Field and the St Louis Southwestern Railway, which bisects the northern reaches. To the south, the map reveals the intricate drainage of Bayou Bartholomew and Deep Bayou as they wind through Jefferson and Lincoln Counties. This 1978 edition, compiled from 1977 surveys, provides a detailed look at the land use before significant late-century changes, showing the placement of Gravel Pits and various landing strips that served the local agricultural economy.