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1965 Map of Alley Spring

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Alley Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Jacks Fork winds through the heart of the Ozarks in this mid-1960s survey, defining the rugged hydrology of Shannon County. The landscape is characterized by deeply incised drainages like Pyrtle Hollow, Keeling Hollow, and Pistol Barrel Hollow, which channel water toward the primary river system. Central to the map is Alley Spring State Park, where the namesake Alley Spring and its Campground serve as a focal point for the region's early conservation and recreational efforts.

Settlement patterns follow the high ridges and valley floors, with small communities such as Flatwood and Venice connected by winding roads like State Route 106. Genealogists will find several family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Flatwood Cem, Grassy Hollow Cem, and Culpepper Cem. Near the eastern edge, West Eminence and the Eminence Sch represent the local infrastructure of the era, while the Eminence Landing Strip provides a window into the mid-century transportation network of these highlands.