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1966 Map of Pocahontas

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Pocahontas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Pocahontas serves as the regional hub at the confluence of the Black River and the Fourche River, where the Frisco Railroad once spanned the waterways. This 1966 topographic survey, with 1980s updates, captures the city’s expansion northward toward Sand Hill and Sunset Blvd. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring the Current River and several drainage projects like Running Lake Ditch and Mule Ditch.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the rural settlements surrounding the county seat, including Engelberg, Brockett, and Stokes. Numerous historical landmarks are preserved here, from the Masonic Cemetery and Friendship Cem to the grounds of St Pauls High Sch and Spikes Sch. The map also documents the industrial and utility footprint of the mid-20th century, noting a Radio Station (KPOC), a Gaging Station, and various pipelines crossing the terrain.