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2011 Map of Sparkman NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Ouachita River meanders through this portion of Dallas County, shaping a landscape defined by its intricate system of tributaries and wetlands. Large oxbows and stagnant water bodies such as Long Lake and Round Lake speak to the river's historical shifting path. The rural character of the region is anchored by the small settlements of Fairview and Shakertown, connected by a network of local routes like Old River Rd and Niks Ferry Rd.

Significant watercourses including White Oak Slough, Deceiper Creek, and Cypress Creek drainage basins dominate the terrain, illustrating the flood-prone nature of the bottomlands. Local history is preserved at the Centerpoint Cemetery in the northeast and near the site of Nix Ferry on the river. This map documents a quiet, water-rich territory where the geography of the river valley continues to dictate the placement of roads and human habitation.