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1965 Map of Alley Spring

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Alley Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Alley Spring State Forest and Clow State Forest dominate this mid-century look at Shannon County, where the steep Ozark hollows converge on the Jacks Fork river. The area is defined by its dramatic relief, with named drainage systems like Purtle Hollow, Kessinger Hollow, and Angeline Hollow cutting through the timberland. At the heart of the map, Alley Spring serves as a focal point for the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, showing the integration of conservation areas and local infrastructure, including a riverside Campground.

To the east, the settlement of West Eminence and the Eminence Sch provide a glimpse into the community's layout before later 20th-century development. Evidence of earlier upland life persists in small, isolated settlements like Flatwood and Venice, alongside family-oriented landmarks such as Culpepper Cem and Grassy Hollow Cem. The inclusion of the Eminence Landing Strip north of the river highlights the area's mid-century accessibility for forestry management and recreation.