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1956 Map of Tilton

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Tilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

McCrory and Patterson anchor the southern reach of this landscape, situated along the Missouri Pacific railroad in a region defined by complex water management and rural church communities. The 1950s survey reveals an intricate network of drainage and flood control features such as Cow Lake Ditch, Pea Ridge Canal, and the Little Bayou De View, reflecting the mid-century transformation of the Arkansas Delta. These engineering works stand alongside long-established local centers including Beedeville, Tupelo, and Weldon.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural landmarks, from family-named cemeteries like McDonald Cem and Jones Cem to dual-purpose community sites like Pumpkin Bend Ch & Sch. The map preserves the spatial relationship between scattered settlements and the St Louis Southwestern rail line, which cuts through the eastern portion near Tilton. From the 5th Principal Meridian to the various sloughs and ridges, the terrain shows a transition from natural bayous to a highly surveyed and partitioned agricultural territory.