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2017 Map of Walnut Ridge

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Walnut Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The railroad towns of Walnut Ridge and Hoxie anchor this Lawrence County landscape, defined by their historic relationship as a major rail junction. The map illustrates the grid systems of both municipalities as they converge, along with the notable presence of College City to the north. This area of the Arkansas Delta is characterized by an intricate network of drainage systems essential for the region's agricultural productivity, including White Oak Slough, Village Cr, and the Little White Oak Ditch.

Evidence of long-standing community roots is visible in several family-named burial grounds, such as Whittaker Cem, Pierce Cem, and Adams Cem. To the northeast, the Walnut Ridge Regional Airport stands on the site of a former military installation, reflecting the region's mid-century development. Smaller settlements like Murta, Dicus, and Ponders are scattered along the rail lines and local roads, connected by a dense lattice of thoroughfares including Pocahontas Rd and Old Walnut Ridge Rd.