1973 Map of Bidville

About this map

Bidville and the high ridges of the Ozark National Forest define this landscape along the border of Crawford and Franklin counties. In the early 1970s, this area remained largely defined by its natural topography and remote recreation sites, such as the White Rock Mountain Recreation Area and the Shores Lake Recreation Area. The map reveals a network of hollows and gaps, including Wagley Hollow and Mullens Gap, that channeled early movement through the difficult terrain. Local family history is preserved at sites like Bidville Cem, Phillips Cem, and Brewer Cem, while the southern border is traced by the Mulberry River, where Milton Ford provided a crossing point. The presence of a Lookout Tower on White Rock Mountain and several scenic overlooks indicates the area's role as a vantage point for forest management and tourism in the post-war era.