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1971 Map of Park Grove

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Park Grove anchors this eastern Arkansas landscape during the early 1970s, situated in a region defined by intricate drainage systems and agricultural enterprise. The map reveals a high density of rural religious centers, including Bethlehem Ch, Our Saviour Ch, and Mt Olive Ch, reflecting the deep-rooted community structure of Monroe County. A notable concentration of specialized water features, such as Minnow Ponds and a Fish Farm, suggests a localized economy tied to aquaculture alongside traditional farming.

The terrain is marked by the unique hydraulics of the Delta, where Knights Creek and Cypress Creek give way to named wetland features like Big Slash and the evocatively named Boat Gunwale Slash. For genealogists, the proximity of Dyer Ch and its associated Dyer Ch Cem near the Base Line provides a specific point of reference for family history research. The presence of a Landing Strip and numerous wells across the survey indicates the modernization of regional agricultural practices during this era.