1961 Map of Pinnacle Mountain

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Pinnacle Mountain rises dramatically above the confluence of the Arkansas River and the Little Maumelle River in this early 1960s survey. The landscape is a study in topographic extremes, from the high, wooded peaks of the Fulk Mountains and Shinall Mountain to the low-lying wetlands of Mill Bayou. Settlement patterns follow the low ridges and river banks, with established communities like Natural Steps and the Pankey Addition situated near the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Old Soldiers Cem, Hutchinson Cem, and Pilgrims Rest Cem. The presence of the County Prison Farm and the State Hospital Cem reflect the region's institutional history, while the Lake Maumelle spillway and a prominent aqueduct indicate the engineering efforts to manage the area's water resources.