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1974 Map of Congo

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Congo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The boundary between Saline and Pulaski counties bisects this 1970s landscape, where small rural communities like Avilla, Congo, and Salem are connected by a network of local roads and sections of the Base Line. The terrain is characterized by a series of waterways, including Hurricane Creek and Fourche Creek, and the prominent Big Ridge to the northwest. This era shows a mix of agricultural land and early residential expansion, with a local economy supported by several Quarries.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-served by the density of community landmarks recorded here. Numerous houses of worship, such as Cross Road Church and Pilgrim Rest Church, dot the map alongside family burial grounds like Pipkin Cemetery and Cameron Cemetery. To the south, Hurricane Lake and a small Landing Strip indicate the area's diversifying land use during this mid-seventies period.