1987 Map of Huntington

About this map

Backbone Ridge and Devils Backbone dominate the topography south of Huntington, where the landscape is deeply marked by industrial history and natural terrain. This late twentieth-century survey reveals a corridor of coal-related heritage, documented through numerous Strip Mines and the presence of Shale Pits and Gas Wells. The regional infrastructure is defined by the St Louis-San Francisco Railroad and several remnants of an Old RR Grade, which once connected smaller coal-era settlements like Montreal, Midland, and Arkola. For those researching local families, the map identifies numerous burial sites including Dake Cem, Mt Olive Cem, and James Fork Cem. Along the southern border, the transition into the Ouachita National Forest and Poteau Mountain Wilderness highlights the more secluded forest landscape found south of Patterson.