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1971 Map of Ouachita

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Ouachita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Ouachita River meanders through the southern lowlands of the Arkansas timberlands, defining the boundary between Dallas and Ouachita counties in this early 1970s survey. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including Shell Lake, Georgia Lake, and Utley Lake, which suggest a seasonal floodplain environment. Small rural settlements like Ouachita and Smead serve as the primary human hubs, anchored by local institutions such as Smead Ch and the Brazeale Cem.

A notable historical indicator on this map is the prominent abandoned railroad line running north-to-south through the center of the sheet. Its removal from service reflects the shift in regional transport as timber and local goods moved from rail to the improved road network. The presence of a Gravel Pit and several creeks like Tulip Creek and Hall Creek highlight the local resource extraction and drainage patterns that shaped the development of these small South Arkansas communities.