1964 Map of Harviell

About this map

Harviell and Qulin serve as the primary hubs in this mid-1960s landscape, where the St Louis San Francisco and Missouri Pacific railroads intersect a complex network of wetlands and sloughs. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Black River and the engineered drainage of the Little River valley, punctuated by dozens of rural landmarks that reveal the social fabric of the era. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific sites, from the Hyam Cem and Melton Cem to local spiritual centers like Stilleamp Ch and New Morning Star Ch. The area is notably dense with small educational centers such as Willow Oak Sch and Coon Island Sch, reflecting a distributed rural population before the consolidation of the late 20th century. To the southeast, the terrain shifts near Fagus as the Fish Trap Slough and Meander River meet the Butler and Clay county line at the Arkansas border.