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1958 Map of Wynne

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Wynne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Wynne and Forrest City anchor this mid-century survey of eastern Arkansas, where the L'Anguille River meanders through the heart of Cross County and St Francis County. The landscape is defined by its agrarian and industrial foundations, visible in the milling operations at Wick Mill and Slonikers Mill and the steady traffic along the Missouri Pacific and St Louis Southwestern railroads. These transit corridors fostered several small communities and rail stops such as Hamlin, Colt, and Caldwell.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by an extensive network of rural institutions. Numerous landmarks such as Smith Chapel & Cem, Walnut Grove Cem, and the combined St Peters Ch & Sch provide critical touchstones for family researchers. The map also documents drainage and infrastructure, including the L'Anguille flood control efforts and named waterways like Cane Creek and Lick Creek, which shaped the development of this Delta region.