1970 Map of Murfreesboro NE

About this map

Kirby Mountain and Wall Mountain dominate this part of Pike County, where a network of ridgeline gaps and creek valleys dictated the local geography long before modern development. In the late 1960s, the landscape remained deeply rural, defined by a series of family-named cemeteries such as Valley Grove Cem, Woodall Cem, and Woods Cem that provide vital touchpoints for genealogists. Waterways like Little Antoine Creek and Caney Fork carve through the terrain, while the presence of a Shale Pit and various unnamed mines suggests the small-scale extractive industries of the period. The map traces several specialized tracks, including the Worthy Switch Trail and Deer Run Loop, reflecting a transition from early timber or rail corridors to recreational use. This survey captures the county line at Pike Co Clark Co, documenting the winding forest roads and isolated homesteads of the Ouachita foothills.