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1965 Map of Walnut Ridge

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Walnut Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The rail-driven hub of Walnut Ridge and neighboring Hoxie anchor this Lawrence County landscape during a period of post-war expansion and agricultural stability. The dual-city layout is defined by the heavy presence of the Burlington Northern railroad lines, which converge near the historic center. To the north, College City sits adjacent to the Walnut Ridge Municipal Airport, a significant regional landmark situated amidst a network of drainage features and sloughs.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the expansive Walnut Ridge Cem and Lawrence Memorial Gardens to smaller family plots like McCall Cem, Pierce Cem, and Adams Cem. The rural outskirts are marked by numerous water bodies including Village Creek and Rainwater Lake, alongside community anchors such as White Oak Ch and Evergreen Ch. This survey, updated with 1980s aerial data, provides a clear view of the transition between the urban corporate boundaries and the surrounding landing strips and floodplains.