1964 Map of Hazen

About this map

Hazen serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s landscape, positioned at a critical junction where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad intersects with major regional thoroughfares. The town's grid is surrounded by a patchwork of agricultural fields and water management features, including an extensive Fish Hatchery and several small reservoirs like Sims Reservoir. The terrain to the north and east transitions into the Wattensaw State Game Area, characterized by the winding path of the Wattensaw Bayou and dense creek networks including Hurricane Creek and Clark Creek. Local heritage is preserved in sites like Center Point Ch and Old Bethel Cem, while the industrial and transportation history of Prairie County is evidenced by the presence of a Gravel Pit and a remnant Old Railroad Grade stretching south from the main line.