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2014 Map of Umpire

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Umpire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The settlement of Umpire sits at the intersection of local routes in Howard County, serving as a central point for the surrounding rural communities. To the north, the terrain transitions into the Ouachita National Forest, where Shady Lake and the upper reaches of the N Fork Saline River provide a stark contrast to the timbered tracts and small-scale agriculture found further south. The landscape is heavily marked by a dense network of forestry roads, including numerous Weyco Road segments that crisscross the timberlands between Faulkner Springs and Mineola.

Family and community history is preserved across several small burial grounds, such as Union Cem, Mineola Cem, and Galena Cem. These sites, along with the scattered namesake landmarks like Faulkner Rd and Dalyrmple Loop, offer valuable reference points for genealogists tracking local lineages. The drainage system of Harris Cr and White Oak Cr dictates the local topography, influencing the placement of early homesteads and schools in this corner of the Arkansas timber belt.