1966 Map of Hot Springs South

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Hot Springs dominates the northern reaches of this mid-1960s survey, showing a transition from the urban density of the Oaklawn Racetrack and Hot Springs Memorial Airport to the sprawling waterways of Lake Hamilton. The intricate shoreline of the Ouachita River system defines the central landscape, where numerous recreational and residential developments such as the Lake Hamilton settlement are established. Further south, the terrain rises toward Trap Mountain and the ridge of De Roche, providing a sharp contrast to the developed corridors of the Missouri Pacific railroad. Genealogists and local historians can locate many rural landmarks, including the New Hope Ch, the Hollywood Cemetery, and smaller family burial sites like the Spurlin Cem. The presence of the Fish Hatchery and the County Fairground reflects the diverse land use of Garland and Hot Spring counties during this era.