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2011 Map of Sidney

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sidney sits near the southern edge of this Sharp County landscape, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural network of farms and creek valleys. The settlement pattern is defined by the winding paths of the Strawberry River and its numerous tributaries, including Piney Fork and Bear Creek. The geography here is notably intersected by branches named for local landmarks, such as Hamms Schoolhouse Branch and Mudtown Branch, reflecting a community deeply tied to its water sources and small-scale land divisions.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named sites across the quadrangle, from Schales Cemetery in the northeast to Williams Cemetery and Yeager Cemetery near the center. The road network, including historic routes like Old Evening Shade Rd and the utilitarian Jacks Schoolhouse RD, connects smaller named locales like Needmore and Gravel Hill, illustrating the enduring layout of north-central Arkansas townships in the early 21st century.