1962 Map of Hale

About this map

Hale and Monett anchor this rural landscape in Chautauqua County, where the transition from rail to road is clearly visible. An Old Railroad Grade cuts across the terrain, reflecting a shift in the local economy as it bypasses the small clusters of Belleville and Broker. The area is defined by its deep history of land use, including active extraction at a Quarry and various Oil Wells, particularly concentrated in the western Oil Field. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial sites like Hale Cem, Hardrock Cem, and Riley Cem, which remain as fixed points in a changing countryside. The drainage network is complex, featuring evocative names such as Possum Trot and Deadman Creek, while the historic California Road provides a direct link to early transportation corridors through Salt Creek valley.