1982 Map of Oak Grove

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Old Austin and the nearby Camp Nelson Confederate Cem anchor the northwestern portion of this landscape, where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the terrain near Austin. The map reveals a high density of rural cemeteries and country churches, reflecting a deeply rooted local genealogy, including names like Monk, Glover, and Allison. This area of Lonoke County is defined by its water systems, particularly where Locust Bayou and Wattensaw Bayou converge with numerous smaller tributaries like Lick Creek and Pigeon Roost Creek. The presence of the Arkansas Holiness Encampment and several small settlements such as Sylvania and Oak Grove suggest a community-focused agricultural region. From the elevation at Smith Mtn to the Fish Farm operations in the southeast, the sheet documents the transition from small-town railroad hubs to an interior landscape of creeks and family homesteads.