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1962 Map of Smackover

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Smackover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Smackover Oil and Gas Field dominates this early 1960s landscape, reflecting the heavy industrial footprint of petroleum extraction in southern Arkansas. The map illustrates a dense infrastructure of production, including numerous oil wells, several Oil Refineries, a sprawling Tank Farm, and a large Chemical Plant. These facilities are concentrated around the settlements of Smackover and Norphlet, where the Missouri Pacific railroad provided the vital transport link for the region's mineral wealth.

Beyond the industrial zones, the map serves as a detailed record of community life. It preserves the locations of local landmarks such as the Smackover Training Sch and several country churches, including Missionary Ch, New Providence Ch, and Old Harmony Ch. Genealogists will find particular value in the survey's documentation of burial sites like Hicks Cem and Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, situated along the winding courses of Smackover Creek and Holmes Creek.