1962 Map of Hector

About this map

Hector serves as the focal point for this early 1960s survey of the Arkansas uplands, where the foothills meet the dense timber of the Ozark National Forest. The landscape is defined by the significant elevation of White Oak Mountain and Buck Mountain, punctuated by the Peterman Lookout Tower standing watch over the ridges. This period shows a rural community centered around small settlements like Appleton, Caglesville, and Buttermilk, with numerous country churches and cemeteries providing a map of local lineage. The drainage pattern is complex, with Illinois Bayou and Clear Creek carving deep valleys through the terrain. Evidence of rural industry and social infrastructure is visible in the scattered Walnut Grove Ch and Rehoboth Ch, while family burial sites like Tate Cem and Kinstow Cem offer valuable data for genealogical research into the region's mid-century inhabitants.