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2020 Map of Sparkman NW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sparkman NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Ouachita River meanders heavily through this portion of Arkansas, defining the boundary between Clark and Dallas Counties. This riverine landscape is shaped by dynamic water features, from the large Daughty Island to numerous backwaters like White Oak Slough and oxbows such as Long Lake. The local road network reveals the area's historical reliance on river crossings and rural hubs, evidenced by Nixs Ferry Rd and the small settlements of Fairview and Shakertown.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific points of interest near these communities, including the Centerpoint Cem located just west of Fairview. The terrain south of the river turns more complex with numerous creek drainages, such as Deceiper Cr, cutting through the landscape. This 2020 record preserves the locations of established family and rural routes like Davis Cemetery Rd and Malvern Camp Rd, which provide context for the distribution of homesteads and local infrastructure in this part of the state.