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1965 Map of Walnut Ridge

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Walnut Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The junction of the Burlington Northern and Missouri Pacific railroads serves as the industrial anchor for Walnut Ridge and neighboring Hoxie, where iron rails crisscross a landscape defined by drainage and irrigation. To the north, College City sits near the Walnut Ridge Municipal Airport, while the surrounding terrain is etched with complex water systems including Village Creek, Coon Creek, and the winding White Oak Slough.

For researchers, the map provides a dense record of family history through numerous rural burial grounds such as Whittaker Cem, Pierce Cem, and Manning Cem. The agricultural character of Lawrence County is further evidenced by several private airstrips like the Callahan Landing Strip and Recker Landing Strip, reflecting a mid-century period when aviation and industrial rail transport integrated with traditional Delta farming. Landmarks like the Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Gardens identify established community centers during this era of post-war expansion.