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1970 Map of Piney Grove

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Piney Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Piney Grove and Wallaceburg anchor this southwestern Arkansas landscape at the beginning of the 1970s, where the convergence of Pike, Hempstead, Nevada, and Clark counties defines the local geography. The winding Little Missouri River serpentines across the center of the sheet, joined by numerous tributaries including Wolf Creek, Number One Bayou, and Howard Creek. This riverine environment is marked by specialized features like a Gaging Sta and multiple flowing wells, indicating the importance of water management in the region.

Local rural life is well-documented through a network of small churches and cemeteries that serve as vital touchpoints for genealogists. Landmarks such as Bethel Ch, St Thomas Ch, and Crossroads Ch appear alongside Elizabeth Cem and Ebenezer Cem. The economy of the era is evidenced by several Gravel Pits scattered near the watercourses, particularly along Tribble Creek and near Suckles Lake, reflecting the local extraction industries of the time.