1970 Map of Rison

About this map

Rison serves as the central hub of this 1970 survey, where the St Louis Southwestern railroad cuts a diagonal line through the landscape of Cleveland County. The town site is surrounded by a dense network of local cemeteries and country churches, reflecting a deeply rooted rural community. To the east, the smaller settlement of Toledo sits near several Gravel Pits, while the southwestern corner of the map is defined by the winding course of the Saline River. The terrain is shaped by numerous tributaries including Harrison Creek, Varnell Creek, and Derrieusseaux Creek, which drain the timbered lands. Evidence of mid-century infrastructure is visible in the Radio Tower, Substation, and the local Country Club, marking the gradual modernization of this traditional Arkansas river basin region during the post-war era.