1974 Map of Treat NE

About this map

Pelsor serves as the primary upland settlement in this 1974 orthophotoquad, situated where clearings break through the dense timber of the Arkansas highlands. The aerial photography reveals the stark character of the terrain, defined by the deep incisions of the Richland and Illinois watercourses. Unlike traditional topographic maps, this imagery-based survey provides a direct view of the mid-1970s land use, showing the exact footprint of small farmsteads and the sinuous paths of mountain roads as they navigate the ridges and valleys near the Fork of these drainage systems. The contrast between the wooded slopes and the small, scattered open fields near the settlement offers a precise record of rural life and land management during this era.