1954 Map of Olmstead

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Backbone Ridge, Mill Creek Ridge, and Serving Ridge form a series of parallel east-west elevations that define the northern landscape of this Pulaski County region. The terrain is deeply marked by the winding courses of Bayou Meto and Little Bayou Meto, which weave through the central lowlands toward the growing footprint of Jacksonville. This mid-century survey captures a rural landscape in transition, where established family-centric landmarks like the Mount Valley Cemetery and Gibson Cemetery sit adjacent to the expanding Little Rock Air Force Base in the southeast. A dense network of country churches, including St Peters Rock Church and Zion Hill Church, anchors the small communities of Olmstead and Macon. The presence of the National Guard Training Area and Camp Joseph T Robinson along the western edge highlights the significant military footprint that shaped the development of this area during the post-war era.