1966 Map of Rea Valley

About this map

White River and Crooked Creek define this landscape in Marion County, where the topography transitions from the high ridges of Hall Mountain and Hand Mountain down to the winding Buffalo River in the south. The 1966 field check records a rural network of named hollows and ridges, such as John Treat Hollow and Hoodum Ridge, reflecting deep-seated family ties to the land. Settlement is concentrated around the small community of Rea Valley, while the southern reaches of the map near the Buffalo River show evidence of industry and early development with the presence of Rush Mine and several smaller mining operations.