1970 Map of Nathan

About this map

Nathan and Corinth serve as central nodes in this rural Pike County landscape, where the local economy and geography are defined by a complex network of creeks and small-scale extractive operations. The Muddy Fork and its tributaries, including Briar Creek and Bushy Creek, carve through the terrain, supporting timber and mining activities evidenced by numerous Mine and Gravel Pit locations. Transportation patterns reflect an era of shifting infrastructure, with the De Queen and Eastern and Prescott and Northwestern railroads traversing the region alongside remnants of an Old Railroad Grade. This network connects smaller settlements like Highland and Cooleyville to larger transit lines. For genealogists, the map is a primary source for identifying community landmarks, such as Sweet Home Ch and several family or community burial grounds, including Mt Pleasant Cem, Polk Cem, and Biggs Chapel Cem.