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1939 Map of Wynne

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Wynne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Forrest City and Wynne anchor this 1930s survey of eastern Arkansas, where the L'Anguille River meanders through a landscape defined by its agricultural and transit heritage. The map documents the persistent influence of early pioneer paths, most notably the Old Military Road which cuts through Pinetree and Macedonia. The rural economy of the pre-war era is evident in the distribution of community hubs like Wick Mill and the numerous rail stops such as McManus Spur and Bott Spur along the Missouri Pacific line.

Local genealogy is well-served by the density of small churches and schools that once dotted the countryside. Significant landmarks include Ellis Chapel, Moonlight Ch, and the Pilgrim Center Sch, alongside several family and community burial grounds like Gallen Cem and Yarbo Cem. This survey illustrates the intricate drainage network of the St. Francis River basin, including Cane Creek, Taylor Creek, and the Bear Creek bottomlands, before modern development further altered the regional hydrology.