1943 Map of Sandtown

About this map

Polk Southard Mines and the Montgomery Mine signal a landscape defined by mid-century extraction at the border of Independence, Sharp, and Izard Counties. This 1943 survey documents a rural Arkansas interior where industry and community were closely tied to the terrain, from the industrial Aydelotte Washer near Tate Spr to the numerous family and community landmarks. The map traces a network of upland settlements like Mt Pleasant and Sidney, connected by a web of creeks and branches.