1968 Map of Hardy

About this map

The Spring River carves a path through the borderlands of Fulton and Sharp Counties, serving as the central geographic feature for the settlement of Hardy. In the late 1960s, this area reflects a landscape of traditional upland farming alongside emerging recreational developments like Woodland Hills and Ozark Acres. The Burlington Northern railroad follows the river's course, a testament to the corridor's long-standing role as a transport artery through the Ozark foothills. Genealogical interest is high here, with several family and community burial grounds documented, including Richardson Cem, Walker Cem, and Pleasant Hill Cem. The terrain is also marked by subterranean features such as Richardson Cave and Ott Cave, while numerous hollows and ridges like Goat Ridge Hollow and Humphrey Ridge define the local topography.