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1984 Map of Cove

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Cove and Hatfield serve as the primary population centers along the Kansas City Southern railroad line in the mid-1980s. This Ouachita Mountain landscape is defined by its transition across the Oklahoma Arkansas state line, specifically where McCurtain and Polk counties meet. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rooted rural community, anchored by numerous country churches such as Midway Ch, Westview Ch, and Cecil Chapel.

Resource extraction and local industry are evident through several Shale Pits scattered near the rail corridor, while the hydraulic network is dominated by Buffalo Creek, Sixmile Creek, and the southern reaches of Mountain Fork. Topographic details reveal the infrastructure of the era, including the Substation at Cove and Sewage Disposal Ponds near Hatfield, providing a clear look at the built environment of western Arkansas during this period.