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1980 Map of Swifton East

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Swifton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Village Creek meanders through the lowlands of the Arkansas delta, defining the agricultural landscape of Jackson and Craighead Counties. Near the town of Swifton, the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor runs parallel to the creek, serving as the primary transportation artery for this farming region. The land is marked by small-scale industrial and commercial operations, including a Gravel Pit and a specialized Fish Farm, which indicate how the local economy utilized the flat, water-rich terrain during the late 1970s.

Genealogists will find several landmarks concentrated around family and community history, such as Arnold Cem and Worley Cem. Local spiritual life is well-documented through a network of rural houses of worship including Arnold Ch, Morrow Chapel, Sunny Valley Ch, and Earnest Chapel. To the southeast, the Cache River and its accompanying wetlands, including Denton Island, provide a distinct natural boundary to the surveyed area.