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1936 Map of Athens

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Athens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

About this map

Athens and the surrounding river valleys of the Ouachita National Forest define this 1930s landscape, where small rural communities are connected by the winding State Highway No 8. The map documents a dense network of family-named landmarks and local institutions, including Sulphur Springs Sch and Pleasant Hill Sch, which served the scattered homesteads along the Little Missouri River and Caddo River.

A network of mountain ridges, such as the Missouri Mountains and Caddo Mountains, separate these valley settlements, creating a distinct topographical barrier between Albert and Langley. Local genealogists will find significant value in the exact placement of burial grounds like Hutchinsons Cem and Cox Cem, as well as unique landmarks like Camp Slatington and the Fire Tower on Paul Mtn. The survey also marks the intersection of four counties — Polk, Howard, Montgomery, and Pike — providing a clear record of jurisdictional boundaries during the mid-Depression era.