1961 Map of Hartman

About this map

Hartman serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1961 record of Johnson County, situated just north of a prominent bend in the Arkansas River. The landscape reveals a complex history of resource extraction, with numerous strip mines, mine dumps, and gas wells scattered across the Spadra and Prairie townships. This industrial layer is juxtaposed against a deeply rooted community fabric, evidenced by numerous country churches such as Sacred Heart Ch, Hays Chapel, and Union Grove Ch. Transportation patterns are clearly defined by the Missouri Pacific line running east-west through Montana and Hoyt, while an Old Railroad Grade northeast of Hartman hints at earlier transit routes through the river valley. From the heights of Tick Hill to the lowlands of Skaggs Island, the map documents a transitional era where traditional agriculture and coal mining shaped the local economy.