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1970 Map of Wheeler

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Wheeler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Illinois River and its western tributaries define this area of Washington County, where the Ozark plateau meets organized agriculture. The northwestern corner is dominated by the Ozark National Forest and the recreation area surrounding Lake Weddington, including a Campground and Water Tank. In contrast, the southern and eastern portions of the map show a developed landscape of scattered settlements and institutional land use, such as the University of Arkansas Experimental Farm.

Tracing the waterways like Clear Creek and Goose Creek reveals a network of rural communities including Savoy, Wheeler, and Farmington. Local history is preserved in the placement of small country churches like Howe-Savoy Ch and Highland Ch, alongside family or community burial grounds such as Bell Cem and Rose Cem. The map illustrates the 1970s transition of this region, maintaining its agricultural character while serving as a satellite to nearby growing centers.