2017 Map of Urbana

About this map

The crossroads of Urbana and Lawson define this portion of Union County, Arkansas, where a dense network of country roads connects scattered family settlements and burial grounds. The landscape is marked by numerous small cemeteries, such as Philadelphia Cem, Rhodes Chapel Cem, and Knowles Cem, suggesting a long history of established local families. Small watercourses like Woodard Cr and Dry Cr weave through the terrain, historically influencing the placement of early homesteads and connecting the rural communities of Payne and Sandy Bend. The detailed road network, including historic routes like Old Hwy 15 and Feldmann Rd, illustrates the persistence of these rural enclaves into the modern era, providing a clear view of the area's geography before significant urban expansion.