1963 Map of Thornburg

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Harris Brake dominates the northeastern landscape of this mid-century survey, surrounded by a complex network of wetlands including Bull Slough and Tyndall Slough. The Fourche La Fave River winds through the northern territory, while the southern portion transition into the protected lands of the Ouachita National Forest. This era shows a community rooted in the land, with small settlements like Thornburg and Williams Junction connected by rural routes such as Huston Road. For genealogists, the map is remarkably dense with family-interest sites, documenting numerous burials at Perryville Cem, Cardon Cem, and Hope Cem. The landscape is punctuated by spiritual centers like Union Valley Ch and Antioch Ch, alongside natural landmarks such as Sausmann Falls and the high elevations of Long Mountain.