1955 Map of Hurley

About this map

Hurley and its surrounding countryside in Stone County are defined by a complex network of hollows and springs that feeding into Crane Creek and the James River. The landscape reveals a pattern of mid-century rural life where small communities like Union City and Possum Trot centered around local institutions. Researchers will find numerous spiritual and commemorative sites, including Wright Chapel, Union Ridge Ch, and the Short Cemetery. The topography is marked by distinctive subterranean features such as Gideon Cave and Hooten Cave, while the crossing at Hootentown Bridge highlights the importance of river access in this dissected terrain. Settlements like Lanetown and White City appear alongside family-named landmarks like Oto Ridge and Hooten Hill, reflecting a deeply rooted local genealogy tied to the Ozark highlands.