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1962 Map of Pine Bluff

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Pine Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Pine Bluff stands at a significant crossroads in the early 1960s, defined by the winding course of Bayou Bartholomew and the industrial corridors of the St Louis Southwestern railroad. The city's social and educational infrastructure is exceptionally detailed, featuring institutions such as the Arkansas Mechanical and Normal College and Merrill High Sch. Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions into the rural townships of Vaugine and Niven, where smaller communities like Watson Chapel and Sulphur Springs are anchored by local landmarks such as the Good Faith Cem and Spring Hill Ch.

The survey reflects a period of expansion and civic development, evidenced by the numerous specialized facilities including the Arkansas Vocational-Technical Sch and Davis Hosp. The intricate network of cemeteries, from the expansive Graceland Cemetery to the smaller Liberty Hill Ch Cem, provides a valuable resource for genealogical research. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits along the bayou suggests the active local extraction industries that supported the region's mid-century growth.