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1951 Map of Pisgah

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Pisgah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders across the Hempstead and Pike county line, shaping a landscape defined by the Prescott and Northwestern railroad and small agricultural communities in the early 1950s. The area is dense with family-named landmarks and small burial grounds like Nash Cem and Billstown Cem, reflecting a long-established rural population. Small religious centers such as Bruce Chapel, Ball Chapel, and Macedonia Ch serve the surrounding townships of Saline, Redland, and Wallace.

Geologic activity is evident along the riverbanks, where several Flowing Wells and Gravel Pits are documented. Settlements like Billstown, Pisgah, and Wallaceburg are connected by a network of unimproved roads and light-duty paths, highlighting the local importance of creek crossings at Hickory Creek and Wolf Creek. This survey captures the transition from small-scale family farming and local extraction toward more modern connectivity in Southwest Arkansas.