1940 Map of Smyrna

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Illinois Bayou and its numerous forks and hollows define this section of the Arkansas Ozarks as it appeared just before the mid-century. The landscape is characterized by small, isolated communities like Smyrna, Lost Corner, and Solo, many of which were centered around local education and faith at sites like Union Hill Sch, Atkins Sch, and New Hope Sch. This period shows a network of early roads and a solitary Motorway traversing the high ridges, connecting family-named landmarks such as Shields Knob and Alread Hill.