1951 Map of Huntington

About this map

The St Louis and San Francisco railroad anchors the industrial landscape of Sebastian County, connecting coal-rich settlements during the early 1950s. Mining activity is prevalent throughout the region, with numerous designated operations such as Woodson Mine, No 2 Mine, and the Northwestern Coal Company Strip Mine marking the terrain between Huntington and Midland. This survey captures the height of the local coal economy, where strip mines and deep shafts sit adjacent to rural landmarks like Gooberhull School and the Pine Grove Church. To the south, the topography rises into the Sugar Loaf Mountains and the Ouachita National Forest, while the winding James Fork and Prairie Creek provide the primary drainage for this transition from industrial valley floor to wooded highlands.