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1965 Map of O'Kean

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of O'Kean
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The confluence of the Current River and the Black River dominates the northern reaches of this mid-century Arkansas landscape. Set along the Missouri Pacific railroad line, the town of O'Kean serves as a central hub for the surrounding agricultural and swampy bottomlands. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage systems such as Conley Ditch and Big Slough, essential for managing the water-rich terrain of the Black River State Game Area.

Smaller settlements and rural landmarks provide significant genealogical value, including the community of Sharum and local gathering places like Rickey Chapel and Eveland Chapel. Family history is preserved at the Ford Cem and Frye Cem, while the industrial footprint of the era is marked by locations like Giles Spur. The map provides a detailed view of the evolving boundaries between Randolph, Greene, and Lawrence counties as they intersect along the Cache River.