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2014 Map of Rector

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Rector
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Crowleys Ridge rises above the flat agricultural plains of Clay County, providing a distinct geographic spine through this northeast Arkansas landscape. The city of Rector sits at the eastern foot of this ridge, serving as a hub for the surrounding rural sections. The township system is clearly visible here, with a dense grid of county roads such as Clay 450 Rd and Clay 430 Rd connecting isolated farmsteads and historic community centers.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous small burial grounds that dot the countryside, including Woodland Cem, Blooming Grove Cem, and Liberty Hill Cem. The drainage patterns of White Walnut Cr and Post Oak Cr illustrate the complex water management required in this delta-edge environment. To the south, the boundary between Clay and Greene counties marks the transition near the settlement of Pratt.