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1971 Map of Sumpter

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Sumpter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Sumpter and the rural stretches along the Saline River define the landscape of south-central Arkansas in the early 1970s. The map illustrates a region transitioning from its early rail-and-timber era, evidenced by the extensive Old Railroad Grade that winds through the terrain, to a landscape punctuated by gravel extraction and agriculture. Pockets of local history are preserved in sites like Pattsville, where both the Pattsville Cem and nearby Simpson stand as established community markers.

Waterways like Beech Creek and Snake Creek feed into the river system, while small congregations centered around Hickory Spring Ch and Mt Olive Ch anchor the scattered settlements. The presence of numerous Gravel Pit locations and a major Pipeline crossing indicates the industrial activity supporting the local economy during this period. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for family cemeteries including Outlaw Cem and small hamlets like Smearny.