1973 Map of Old Lexington

About this map

Old Lexington and Old Botkinburg serve as the primary landmarks in this upland region of Arkansas, situated along the border of Van Buren and Stone counties. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where the Middle Fork Little Red River and Linn Creek carve through high elevations like Half Moon Mountain and Clinton Mountain. The settlement pattern reflects a reliance on these elevated ridges and hollows, with rural life centered around community focal points such as Shady Grove Ch, Corinth Ch, and the Holly Mountain Cem. A notable geological feature, the Natural Bridge, sits near Johnnies Hollow, illustrating the unique sandstone topography of the area. Economic and logistical activity is marked by a Quarry near Mountain View Ch and a remote Landing Strip nestled in the northern hills, showing how the local population adapted to the complex terrain during the early 1970s.