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1968 Map of Polkville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Polkville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Polkville community sits at a high point of this 1968 survey, where the winding Strong River and Raspberry Creek shape the rural landscape of Smith and Rankin counties. This era of the landscape is defined by its deep spiritual and civic roots, evidenced by numerous country churches such as Piney Grove Ch, Homestead Ch, and New Prospect Ch. A significant historical landmark, the Indian Treaty Boundary, cuts through the terrain, marking a legacy of early territorial divisions that predated the establishment of the Bienville National Forest.

Tracing the waterways reveals a network of small settlements like Cooperville and Daniel, each connected by unimproved roads and fence lines. Local history and genealogy are anchored by specific landmarks such as the Polkville Cem and Rock Bluff Cem. To the east, the Bienville National Forest covers much of the map, surrounding the waters of Beaver Lake and its dedicated Picnic Area along the Strong River.