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1982 Map of Watkins Corner

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Big Creek meanders across this low-lying Delta landscape in Phillips County, Arkansas, defining the local drainage patterns as it flows toward Johnson Bayou and Cypress Creek. The rural character of the early 1980s is evident in the scattered small settlements like Cypert, Watkins Corner, and Gobell, which are linked by a network of unimproved roads. The map reveals the community-centered layout of the era, with local gathering points such as Mt Zion Ch and New Hope Ch serving residents in the outlying areas.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the several burial sites documented on the sheet, including Lightfoot Cem, Coffee Creek Cem, and Taylor Cem. The topography is marked by distinctive features such as Cargo Slash and the winding course of Little Cypress Creek, illustrating the environmental challenges and land-use choices in this part of the Arkansas Delta before significant modern development.