1948 Map of Hackett

About this map

Hackett and the adjacent coal-mining district sit at the intersection of the St Louis San Francisco and Midland Valley rail lines just before the mid-century. This map documents a landscape defined by industry and topography, where multiple strip mines and coal deposits are identified along the base of Pocola Mountain and Gray Mountain. The border between Oklahoma and Arkansas bisects the terrain, separating the settlement of Rock Island from the larger community of Hackett. Local genealogy is anchored by landmarks like Mt View Cemetery and the Old Union Church to the south. The natural drainage of the James Fork and its tributaries, including Ivy Branch and Cedar Creek, wind through the southern hills near Mississippi Mountain, illustrating the varied relief of the Le Flore and Sebastian County line.