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1961 Map of Hartman

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Hartman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Hartman stands as a focal point along the Missouri Pacific railroad corridor in the early 1960s, surrounded by an active landscape of strip mines and scattered agricultural settlements. The terrain transitions from the alluvial bottomlands of the Arkansas River near Morrison Bluff to the rising elevations of Horsehead and Tick Hill. This era shows a community deeply tied to its natural resources and spiritual centers, evidenced by numerous local landmarks including Hays Chapel, Sacred Heart Ch, and West Mount Zion Ch.

The hydrography of the region is defined by the winding course of Horsehead Creek and Little Spadra Creek, which carve through the northern hills before feeding toward the river plain. Significant landforms like Skaggs Island and the broad expanse of Prairie indicate the geographical diversity of the Johnson and Logan county border. Industrial activity is prominent, with several strip mines and mine dumps concentrated near New Spadra and Montana, revealing the footprint of the local mining economy during this period.