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2011 Map of Wickes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Wickes serves as the central hub of this South Arkansas landscape, where the local economy and road network follow the winding paths of numerous creek branches. Small-scale water management is evident through features like Jenkins Lake Dam and Brewer Lake Dam, which dot the drainages of Rolling Fork and Cow Creek. The topography is defined by significant ridges and passages, most notably Bradley Gap to the northeast, which historically influenced the movement of people and commerce through this part of Polk County.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of site-specific data through the numerous family and community burial grounds, including Witherspoon Cemetery, Daniel Cemetery, and Baker Cemetery. To the northwest, the settlement of Hatton and the Arkwild Camp reflect a mix of permanent residency and seasonal recreation. The map meticulously documents the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, from named residential lanes like Secluded Ln to the broader reaches of Pryor Creek and Opossum Creek.