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1948 Map of Huntington

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Huntington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Coal mining operations dominate the landscape of Sebastian County in this mid-century topographic survey, where intensive extraction follows the coal-bearing seams of the Diamond Prairie. Extensive strip mines and specific facilities like the Woodson Mine and the Northwestern Coal Company are concentrated along the corridor of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad. The industrial footprint is further evidenced by labels for coke production and the numerous shaft mines serving settlements like Huntington and Midland.

Beyond the mines, the map preserves the rural social fabric of the era through small communities such as Montreal, Arkola, and Beaulah. Local genealogy is well-supported by the presence of the Gooberhull School, Shiloh Church, and the Huntington Cemetery. These landmarks are situated among prominent terrain features such as Backbone Ridge and the Mississippi Mountains, with the James Fork and Prairie Creek providing the primary drainage for the region.