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2017 Map of Salado

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The White River carves a serpentine path through this portion of Independence County, creating a landscape of fertile lowlands like Dennison Bottoms and prominent heights such as Eagle Mtn and Neal Mtn. The river's historical influence on the topography is evident in features like Wright Island and Padgett Island, along with the Wright Cutoff and the winding Old River channel. Settlement patterns are anchored by the communities of Sulphur Rock, Salado, and Southside, with smaller localities like Rosie and Maple Springs serving as local landmarks.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds, including Egner Cem, Macedonia Cem, and Wyatt Cem, which are tucked away near the various creeks feeding the river system, such as Salado Cr and Goodie Cr. The road network, featuring names like Russell Ferry Rd and Mountain Ridge Rd, reflects a mix of river-crossing history and the literal climb from the river valley into the surrounding hills.