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1966 Map of Pocahontas

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Pocahontas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Fourche River and Current River define the fertile bottomlands of Randolph County, where they converge toward the Black River in the mid-1960s. Pocahontas serves as the regional hub, its streets such as Dalton Ave and Smithville Rd extending from the central district toward landmarks like the Masonic Cemetery and St Pauls High Sch. The town's industrial and communication footprint is marked by the St Louis-San Francisco Railroad and the Radio Station (KPOC) located along the river bluffs.

Beyond the town, the landscape transitions into a network of small agricultural settlements and family landmarks. Rural life is anchored by locations like Stokes, Engelberg, and Attica, each surrounded by local cemeteries including Harris Cem and Foster Cem. The complex drainage system of the area is evident in the man-made water management features like Running Lake Ditch and Mule Ditch, which support the farms of the Running Lake district.