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1973 Map of Bidville

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Bidville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

White Rock Mountain dominates the center of this Ozark landscape, serving as a hub for the Ozark National Forest during the early 1970s. The map reveals a deeply etched topography of ridges and hollows, where small settlements like Bidville and Summit are tucked away near family burial grounds such as Bidville Cem and Phillips Cem. In the south, the Mulberry River winds past Milton Ford, a crossing point that highlights the historical importance of river access before modern bridge infrastructure was pervasive.

Outdoor recreation and conservation are evident through the Shores Lake Recreation Area and various overlooks, including the White Rock Creek Overlook. The presence of a Lookout Tower and multiple fire-watch points atop Sloan Knob and Pilot Knob reflects the forest management practices of the era. Genealogists will find value in the scattered cemeteries, including Shores Cem and Brewer Cem, which mark the homesteads of earlier settlers throughout the Crawford and Franklin County line.