1970 Map of Okolona South

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The Little Missouri River snakes across this landscape, defining the intersection of Clark, Pike, and Nevada counties. This 1970 survey captures the rural character of southwestern Arkansas, where the Missouri Pacific railroad provides a primary transit corridor connecting the settlement of Okolona in the north to Burtsell and Wilson in the south. The area is heavily influenced by the drainage patterns of Terre Noire Creek, Howard Creek, and Black Creek, which feed into the main river channel. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several country churches, including Maryetta Ch and Missionary Grove Ch, alongside the Old Rome Cem and Okolona Cem. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits along the riverbanks and multiple Pipelines cutting across the terrain indicates a landscape defined by natural resource extraction and mid-century industrial infrastructure.