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1951 Map of Washington

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The settlement of Washington anchors the southern half of this mid-century Arkansas survey, characterized by a transition from the rolling hills of the southwest into the alluvial plains of the Ozan area. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through the landscape, serving as a primary transit corridor between the town of Ozan and the outlying farmsteads. This era reveals a community deeply connected by rural institutions, with local landmarks like St Marks Ch, Mt Moriah Home Ch, and the St Peter Cem providing essential touchstones for genealogical research.

Waterways define the northern terrain, where the Middle Fork Ozan Creek and South Fork Ozan Creek converge into the main channel of Ozan Creek. The mapping identifies an Old Channel, suggesting the natural shifting of these watercourses over time. Topographical variations are marked by High Creek and the low-lying Redland region, illustrating the agricultural and geographical diversity of Hempstead County during the early 1950s.