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2024 Map of Sparkman NW

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Sparkman NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Ouachita River meanders through the heart of this landscape, defining the border between Clark and Dallas counties. This riverine environment is shaped by complex water systems, including the White Oak Slough and multiple oxbows like Long Lake and Round Lake. The surrounding terrain is crisscrossed by established rural routes such as Nix's Ferry Rd and Daughty Island Rd, which trace the history of river crossings and island access in this corner of Arkansas.

Settlement patterns are centered around small communities like Fairview and Shakertown. Genealogists may find particular interest in the Centerpoint Cem located near the eastern map border. The drainage network is dense, featuring significant tributaries like Terre Noire Creek and Deceiper Creek, which flow through the bottomlands before joining the larger river system. The map documents a landscape where traditional land boundaries and rural road networks meet the natural shifting of the river's course.