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1963 Map of Paron SW

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Paron SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Ouachita National Forest dominates this topographic study of the Interior Highlands, centered on the complex drainage systems of the Alum Fork Saline R. The eastern portion of the map is anchored by the Lake Winona Spillway, where the reservoir waters begin their descent through the hills. This landscape is defined by its distinct pinnacles and named peaks, including Flatside Pinnacle, Crystal Mtn, and Grindstone Mtn, which served as critical landmarks for early surveyors and timber cruisers alike.

The hydrology of the region is intricately detailed, showing the confluence of numerous streams such as Stillhouse Creek, Horsely Branch, and Love Creek as they feed into the Alum Fork. Boundaries for the townships of Walnut Bottom, Jefferson, and Marble delineate the land, while the intersection of Perry and Saline counties highlights the jurisdictional lines that shaped local administration in the mid-20th century. This map preserves the 1960s road network and land divisions before modern development altered the rural character of the forest.