1986 Map of Searcy

About this map

The Little Red River and White River valley system dominates this mid-1980s landscape, illustrating the complex hydrology of central Arkansas. The regional hub of Searcy serves as the focal point for a network of smaller agricultural communities and rail sidings, including Bald Knob and Pangburn. The Missouri Pacific RR corridor cuts diagonally across the terrain, tracing the historical movement of timber and goods from the interior. Eastward, the landscape shifts into the alluvial lowlands of the Cache River and Bayou De View, where the Hurricane Lake State Wildlife Management Area and Black Swamp State Wildlife Management Areas preserve significant wetlands. Prominent topographic features like Georgia Ridge and Backbone Ridge rise above the plains, providing distinct landmarks for local navigation and land division.