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1967 Map of Western Grove

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Western Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Buffalo River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, carving through a region defined by scattered mountain springs and hollows across the borders of Newton, Boone, Searcy, and Marion counties. In the late 1960s, the settlement of Western Grove served as a central hub, while smaller communities like Yardelle and Pindall were connected by a landscape transitioning away from its rail history, as evidenced by the Old Railroad Grade running near Mill Creek.

Genealogists will find a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Bald Knob Cem, Trammell Cem, and Mt Hersey Cem, often located near rural landmarks like Union Ch or the distinct Hurricane Cave. The mapping of numerous water sources, such as Mitch Hill Spring and Chinquapin Spring, highlights the historical reliance on natural aquifers in this part of the Ozarks before modern infrastructure. This survey captures a moment of quiet persistence in the Arkansas highlands, where geographic isolation preserved traditional settlement patterns.