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1963 Map of Paron

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Paron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Ouachita National Forest dominates this section of the Arkansas interior, where the Alum Fork Saline River and North Fork Saline River carve through a landscape of ridges and peaks like North Fork Pinnacle and Chinquapin Mountain. The creation of Lake Winona is a focal point of the local infrastructure, supported by a Powerhouse, Water Intake, and an Aqueduct system that underscores the mid-century management of regional water resources.

Small communities and rural outposts like Reform and Paron are scattered among the timbered slopes, connected by winding forest roads. For those researching local family histories, the map identifies significant landmarks including Walnut Bottom Cem, Fowler Cem, and the Buffalo Ch. Recreational development is evident at Lake Sylvia, featuring a Roadside Park and Picnic Area, reflecting the area's dual role as a working forest and a public retreat.