1963 Map of Vilonia

About this map

Vilonia sits at the convergence of the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork of the Cypress Bayou, serving as a focal point for this Faulkner County landscape in the early 1960s. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent east-west ridges, including Cadron Ridge, Cypress Ridge, and Palarm Ridge, which are pierced by numerous named gaps such as Carmichael Gap, Powell Gap, and Duncan Gap. These natural passes dictated the early road network and the placement of rural landmarks. The map documents several community hubs beyond the town center, including Otto to the south and Enola just off the northern edge. Local history is preserved through the locations of numerous country churches like Center Point Ch and Mt Carmel Ch, as well as several family and community burial grounds including Vilonia Cem and the Birmingham Cem.