1963 Map of Floyd

About this map

Gravel Hill and the settlement at Floyd define the landscape of northwestern White County in the early 1960s. The area is characterized by a series of prominent elevations, most notably Des Arc Mountain and Coffey Mountain, which frame the valley of Bayou des Arc. These ridges separate the drainage of several local tributaries, including Thief Creek and Sutton Creek. Rural life is anchored by family-named landmarks and community centers such as Pleasant Grove Ch and Mt Olive Ch. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several burial grounds, including Quattlebaum Cem and Antioch Cem. The presence of a Gravel Pit and the winding route of State Route 31 suggest a localized economy based on transportation and resource extraction amidst the challenging terrain of Watson Hill and Turpin Hill.