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1954 Map of Woodson

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Woodson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Arkansas River meanders through this landscape, defining a region where fertile bottomlands meet the established tracks of the Missouri Pacific railroad. Near the sharp river bends, the Arkansas Boys State Industrial School occupies a significant tract of land, while the settlements of Wrightsville, Woodson, and Hensley anchor the corridor along the rail line. The map reveals a dense network of local cemeteries and community centers, including Virginia Cemetery, Kuykendall Cemetery, and the Do Right Church.

Hydrological features such as Kuykendall Brake, Pennington Bayou, and Fourche Bayou illustrate the complex drainage patterns and backwaters typical of this riverine environment. Local history is deeply etched into the land through family-named features like Campbells Ridge and the Dickey Cemetery, offering a detailed view of the rural social structure and land use in central Arkansas during the mid-1950s.