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1970 Map of Springdale

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Springdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Springdale serves as the focal point of this 1970s landscape, illustrating the suburban expansion and industrial footprint of the region just before the early 1980s. The map captures a transitional era where residential subdivisions and streets like Emma Ave and Davis Ave push into former agricultural land. The Burlington Northern railroad corridor anchors the eastern side of the city, supporting local industry near facilities such as the Armory and various quarries.

Rural heritage remains visible in the surrounding country, particularly through numerous family and community burial grounds like St Joseph Cem near Tontitown and Sharp Cem north of Springdale. Water resources define the topography, from the recreational waters of Lake Elmdale to the creek systems of Wildcat Creek and Clear Creek. The inclusion of landmarks like the Steele Community Center and Callahan Mtn provide specific touchpoints for local historians tracking the development of Washington and Benton counties.