1943 Map of St. Paul

About this map

The White River carves a deep valley through the Ozark landscape of Madison County, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and transportation in the early 1940s. Small rural communities like St Paul and Delaney are positioned along its course, connected by State Route 16. This era shows a high density of rural schoolhouses and churches, such as Mt Liberty Sch and Brannon Ch, which served dispersed homesteads across the mountainous terrain. The map captures the region's transition into the Ozark National Forest, particularly in the southern reaches toward Mountain Crest. Notable local history is preserved in the numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Dunaway Cem and Patrick Cem, which provide a detailed record of the families who settled these hollows. The presence of the Lily Gap Tower and various mountain peaks like Massey Mtn reflect the surveyor's focus on the verticality of this part of Arkansas.