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1943 Map of Sulphur Rock

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Sulphur Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Missouri Pacific tracks and the specialized Pfeiffer Spur define the industrial and transit corridor of this Independence County landscape. The map captures a transition between the established community of Batesville and surrounding rural settlements like Moorefield and Sulphur Rock. A notable concentration of community life is visible through several country schools and churches, including Reed Sch, Pfeiffer Sch, and the Smith Chapel.

The terrain is marked by numerous caves and hollows, such as Adler Cave and Davidson Hollow, suggesting a complex karst topography that influenced local settlement patterns. Notable landmarks like the County Farm and the Drive-in Theater west of Gainsboro provide insights into the social and administrative history of the area during the mid-20th century. The drainage of Dota Creek and Miller Creek further shapes the valley farms and woodlots that characterize this portion of Arkansas.