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2020 Map of Van Buren

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Van Buren
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Arkansas River serves as a major geographic boundary on this 2020 survey, separating Van Buren in Crawford County from the northern reaches of Fort Smith in Sebastian County. The urban center of Van Buren is anchored by the Crawford County Courthouse and its annex, surrounded by a dense network of residential streets and long-established local landmarks such as Fairview Cem and Crow Hill Cem. North of the city, the landscape transitions into smaller communities like Rena and Smeltzer, while the eastern portion of the quadrangle shows the rural character of Catcher and Kibler.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the region, ranging from the Antioch Cem near Zion Rd to the Old Concord Cem further east. Infrastructure and industry are represented by features like Louemma Lake and Gas Well Rd, reflecting the area's mix of natural resources and civic expansion. The presence of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith campus at the southern edge highlights the modern educational hub serving this river valley corridor.