1962 Map of Sidney

About this map

The Strawberry River and its complex network of tributaries like the Piney Fork and Bear Creek define this rural landscape on the border of Izard and Sharp Counties. In the early 1960s, the area remained a network of upland ridges and creek bottoms, anchored by the town of Evening Shade and the smaller settlement of Sidney. The map reveals the deep roots of these Ozark foothills communities through a density of family-linked landmarks and social hubs, such as the Yeager Cem, Williams Cem, and Antioch Ch. Notably, a simple Schoolhouse remains near the settlement of Needmore, while terrain features like The Backbone and Pleasant Hill illustrate the winding routes required for travel between the river valleys. Local industry is represented by the Gravel Hill Gravel Pits, providing insight into the material extraction used for the region's development.