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1980 Map of Simpson

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Simpson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Simpson sits as a central settlement within the deep drainages and ridges of the Ozark National Forest in Pope County. The landscape is defined by the North Fork Illinois Bayou and its numerous tributaries, which have carved an intricate network of hollows such as Stave Mill Hollow and Mose Freeman Hollow. This 1980 edit reflects a region where the rugged terrain dictated the placement of small communities and family-named landmarks.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial sites, including Oak Grove Cem, Sherman Cem, Lane Cem, and Birth Cem, often situated near older roads like Seymor Road. The topographic data preserves the names of specific peaks and gaps, from the high elevation of Whaley Knob to the prominent Moccasin Gap. This record captures the mid-century character of the Arkansas highlands before modern development altered the rural infrastructure.