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2011 Map of Rison

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rison serves as the focal point of this Cleveland County landscape, where the town street grid transitions into a network of rural routes named for local families and landmarks. The survey documents a dense concentration of burial sites essential for genealogical research, including Moores Cemetery to the north and the cluster of Varnell Cemetery, Harlow Cemetery, and Humble Hope Cemetery further south.

Hydrological features dominate the southwestern and eastern reaches, defined by the winding Saline River and several substantial creeks like Derrieusseaux Creek and Big Creek. Artificial landmarks such as the Van Sadler Lake Dam and Lake Elrod Dam indicate mid-century water management projects. To the southeast, the settlement of Toledo remains a distinct marker on the road toward Lindsey Cemetery, providing a clear view of the area's established rural infrastructure.