1947 Map of Hartford

About this map

Hartford serves as the industrial and social hub of this border region, where coal mining activity is evident near the town center and along the Jim Fork drainage. The landscape is dominated by the massive east-west ridges of Mississippi Mountain and Sugar Loaf Mountain, which tower over the surrounding valleys. These peaks, including Oklahoma Peak and Midland Peak, provide a natural barrier that defines the winding paths of Riddle Creek and Sugar Loaf Creek. Small communities like Slaytonville and West Hartford are positioned near the Oklahoma-Arkansas state line, reflecting a settlement pattern tied to both the mineral wealth of the valley and the difficult terrain of the Ouachita foothills. A local Fish Hatchery and several cemeteries dot the area, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing families in this part of Sebastian and Le Flore counties.