1966 Map of Midridge

About this map

Clark National Forest encompasses much of this Ozark landscape, where the settlements of Midridge and Rat sit among a dense network of hollows and springs. The topography is defined by significant water sources like Big Creek and Logan Creek, which draw deep incisions through Polk Ridge and Cedar Point. Local life in the mid-1960s was centered around rural congregations and remote landmarks, including the Sweetwater Ch, Polk Ch, and the Himont Lookout Tower. The presence of the Adair Creek Mine and a Sewage Disposal Pond near Adair Creek points to the area's industrial and infrastructure development during this period. For those tracing family histories or geological features, the map reveals numerous named springs such as Laxton Spring and Alec Spring, alongside notable natural sites like Laxton Cave.