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2011 Map of Watts

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Watts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Watts and Ballard anchor the western reaches of this landscape, where the Illinois River meanders toward the Oklahoma-Arkansas border. The terrain is defined by several prominent elevations, including Mission Mountain, Bates Mountain, and Bell Mountain, which overlook a network of creek drainages like Ballard Creek and Cincinnati Creek. This area's early transport and river crossing history is documented through specific river landmarks such as Goforth Ford, Fishers Ford, and the Spring Harbor Landing.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of burial sites across the quadrangle, from the Watts Cemetery and Sixkiller Cemetery in the west to the Harold Cemetery and Old Union Cemetery near Cincinnati in the east. These sites, along with the numerous family-named roads like John Bolin Rd and Les Williams Rd, provide a window into the settled rural character of the region during the early 21st century.