1971 Map of Sumpter

About this map

Sumpter and the surrounding timberlands of Bradley County are defined by the winding course of the Saline River, which forms the eastern boundary of this 1970s landscape. Small rural communities and church-centered settlements like Mt Olive and Simpson are connected by a network of local roads and an extensive Pipeline corridor. The area's industrial past is visible in the long stretches of the Old Railroad Grade and numerous Gravel Pits that punctuate the terrain. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides precise locations for the Pattsville Cem and Outlaw Cem, along with established landmarks like Hickory Spring Ch. The drainage patterns of Snake Creek and Beech Creek illustrate the low-lying, water-rich environment that shaped early settlement patterns and transportation routes in this part of Arkansas.