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1948 Map of Huntington

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Huntington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Huntington and the surrounding Arkansas coalfields appear at a moment of heavy industrial activity following the Second World War. The landscape is defined by the legacy of resource extraction, with numerous Strip mines and specific operations like the Woodson Mine, Roy Smith Mine, and the Northwestern Coal Company dotting the terrain. The St Louis and San Francisco railroad provides the vital transit link for these mines, connecting the rail towns of Midland and Mansfield.

Beyond the industrial zones, rural life is anchored by landmarks like the Gooberhull School and several country churches including Pine Grove Church and Shiloh Church. The topography is shaped by the Devils Backbone Ridge and the Mississippi Mountains, while smaller settlements such as Montreal, Arkola, and Beaulah reveal the post-war distribution of residents in Sebastian County. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the protected lands of the Ouachita National Forest, marked by the rugged Sugarloaf Mountains.