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2024 Map of Van Buren

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Van Buren
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Arkansas River defines the landscape as it moves between Crawford and Sebastian counties, separating the bustling city of Van Buren from the northern reaches of Fort Smith. This recent survey illustrates a densely settled region where urban growth meets significant historical foundations, marked by several prominent burial grounds including Antioch Cem, Grace Lawn Cem, and Fairview Cem. The northern terrain is characterized by winding roads such as Old Uniontown Rd and the sharp oxbow curves of Jerden Bend.

Smaller settlements and rural communities like Rena, Furry, and Shibley occupy the uplands north of the river, while Wright Town and Catcher sit in the lower alluvial plains. Industrial development is noted south of the Van Buren city center at the Industrial Park Rd, contrasting with the academic presence of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith in the southwest corner. The map also documents local water features like Boemma Lake and Hollis Lake, which parallel the river's course.