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1994 Map of West Point

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of West Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Little Red River meanders through this landscape, defining the character of the river valley as it was documented in the early 1990s. The settlement of West Point serves as a primary focal point, surrounded by a complex system of water management including an extensive Levee network and several drainage features like Taylor Slough and Cutoff Slough. This geography suggests a history shaped by flood control and agricultural utility, where low-lying areas like Liles Brake and Pole Brake sit alongside named elevations such as Hogpen Ridge and Bailey Lake Hill.

Transportation history is visible through the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the terrain, indicating former rail connections that once linked West Point toward Andrews and Enright. Local heritage is anchored by sites such as West Point Cem and New Hope Ch, providing essential reference points for genealogists and local historians tracking the community footprint in White County. The map also captures several smaller bodies of water, including Milliken Lake, Barbers Lake, and Beaver Pond, which break up the alluvial plain.