1939 Map of Waldron
USGS Topo · Published 1966About this map
Waldron sits at the heart of this late-1930s landscape, serving as a hub for the surrounding timber and agricultural valleys of Scott County. The town is tied to the larger region by the Kansas City Southern railroad, which follows the Poteau River and Mud Creek through the valley floors. The map reveals a high density of rural institutions, including the Old Salem Cem and Square Rock Ch, alongside numerous local schools like Center Point Sch and Lone Elm Sch. Large portions of the terrain are defined by the Ouachita National Forest, where steep ridges like Chalybeate Mtn and Ross Mountain hem in the settled bottomlands. From the County Farm near the river to the small outpost at Boles, this survey documents the traditional community structure of the Arkansas highlands before the mid-century shift toward more centralized rural populations.
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Editions of this 1939 Waldron Map
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Historical Maps of Waldron Through Time
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