1966 Map of Harden City

About this map

Harden City and the surrounding rural landscape of Pontotoc and Coal Counties are defined by mid-century energy production and a network of natural springs. A prominent Refinery north of town and scattered Oil Wells indicate the local industrial base, while the terrain transitions into prominent elevations like Gobbler Knob and Biscuit Knob. The map traces the winding course of Clear Boggy Creek and its many tributaries, including Sheep Creek and Coal Creek, which feed into the area's complex hydrology alongside several named water sources such as Coffee Pot Spring and Wildcat Springs. Cultural landmarks for genealogists and local historians are preserved here, including the McLish Sch and the Atkins Cem situated near the primary settlement. The boundaries of the Stonewall and Brogdon districts meet along these creek beds, providing a clear record of land use and property divisions in the late 1960s.