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1955 Map of Park Place

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Park Place
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Crowley's Ridge rises above the alluvial landscape of eastern Arkansas, framing the western edge of this mid-century survey. The terrain is defined by a dense network of meandering waterways, including Blackfish Bayou, Frenchman Bayou, and Linder Island. The settlement pattern follows the fertile but flood-prone lands, with river landings like Soudan Ldg and numerous family-named landmarks such as Spencer Place and Greer Place.

Rail transport is central to the area's development, with the St Louis San Francisco and Missouri Pacific lines connecting agricultural hubs like Brickeys and Marianna. A high concentration of rural institutions is evident, from Macedonia Ch to White Rock Sch, alongside unique river crossings like True Love Crossing and Burnt Cane Crossing. This map illustrates the complex hydrography of the St. Francis and Mississippi River basins before more modern drainage alterations transformed the region.