1987 Map of Hartford

About this map

The Indian Treaty Boundary and the Oklahoma-Arkansas state line slice through this 1980s landscape, where the town of Hartford serves as a local hub near the base of the Sugar Loaf Mountains. The map reveals a region defined by its industrial and agricultural history, marked by numerous shale pits and an old railroad grade that once connected these border communities. Resource extraction and rural life converge here, with Slaytonville and West Hartford positioned along the western edge, while Sugar Loaf Lake and a fish hatchery provide distinct landmarks in the terrain. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local data, including several small burial grounds such as Red Yard Cem, Begum Cem, and Pleasant Valley Cem, alongside the New Providence Ch. High points like Midland Peak and Oklahoma Peak dominate the southern relief, overlooking a network of creeks including Riddle Creek and Gap Creek.