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1962 Map of Ash Flat

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Ash Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Ash Flat serves as the primary hub in this corner of Sharp County, situated at the junction of several rural routes during the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by its numerous small burial grounds and country churches, which provide a detailed record of the area's rural genealogy. Locations like Hickory Grove Cem and the Liberty Hill Ch are well-documented, while the smaller Center settlement appears to the southeast.

Creek systems including Turkey Creek and North Big Creek carve through the terrain, illustrating the drainage patterns that shaped early homesteading. A local Quarry near Ash Flat and a Lookout Tower to the south suggest the period's primary industries and forestry management. The presence of several family-named branches, such as Underwood Branch and Birchfield Branch, helps researchers trace the movement of early residents through the valleys.