1972 Map of Leach

About this map

Leach serves as the central hub of this Ozark plateau landscape in the early 1970s, where the boundary between Delaware Co and Cherokee Co divides the rolling terrain. The map captures a rural community anchored by small country institutions, including Leach Sch and numerous places of worship such as Elm Ch, Timber Grove Ch, and Buffalo Ch. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of Saline Creek and its tributaries, reflecting a reliance on the local watershed before modern infrastructure fully bypassed these traditional centers.