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2014 Map of Smackover

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Smackover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Smackover Oil and Gas Field dominates the landscape of southern Arkansas, where the industry has shaped the local geography and road network. This 2014 survey traces the intricate connections between small towns like Smackover, Norphlet, and Kenova, illustrating the region's long-standing reliance on resource extraction. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Smackover Cr and Haynes Cr, which meander through a terrain dotted with rural cemeteries such as Sycamore Grove Cem and Rehobeth Cem.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including the Samckover Cem and the Ingram Reeves Cem near the northern edge of El Dorado. The map also captures the transition from industrial zones to more residential areas like Standard Umpstead and Joyce City, providing a clear look at the settlement patterns that emerged around the oil fields and rail-aligned transport routes like the Smackover Hwy.