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2017 Map of Reader

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Reader
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders through the heart of this landscape, defining the tripartite border where Clark, Nevada, and Ouachita counties converge. The drainage basin is characterized by intricate wetland systems including Bolin Slough, Minnie Slough, and Horseshoe Bend, revealing a complex riverine environment south of the settled ridges. Small communities like Whelen Springs, Sayre, and Reader anchor the southwestern portion of the map, connected by a network of county roads such as Beech Creek Rd and Kansas Rd.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks scattered across the timbered terrain, including the Bethlehem Cem and Jenkins Cem. A particularly unique point of interest is the Lewis Randolph Grave located in the northeast, set apart from established churchyards. Elevations are marked by local heights like Bull Mtn and Gores Peak, which overlook the numerous tributaries like Beech Cr and Wolf Cr flowing toward the river bottomlands.