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1973 Map of Willisville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Willisville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Irma Oil Field and Willisville Oil Field dominate the landscape of Nevada County in the early 1970s, illustrating the heavy industrial footprint of petroleum extraction in southern Arkansas. The map centers on the small communities of Willisville and Rosston, connected by a network of rural routes including the Old Military Road and Mc Neil Road. This survey reveals a complex mix of economic activity, where traditional agricultural features like the fish farm near Cypress Creek exist alongside modern energy infrastructure.

Local history researchers will find a high density of rural cemeteries and churches, such as Holly Springs Cem, Martin Cem, and Mt Olive Ch, which serve as vital markers for family genealogy. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Little Caney Creek and Sanders Creek, while the presence of scattered gravel pits and a sandpit further emphasizes the extractive character of the local economy during this era.