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1966 Map of Big Flat

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Big Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Buffalo River carves a dramatic path through the northern portion of this quadrangle, defining the boundary between Marion and Baxter counties. High ridges and deep hollows characterize the terrain, with prominent peaks like Suggs Mountain, Tater Hill, and Almus Knob rising above the watershed. The settlement of Big Flat serves as the primary community in the southeast, situated near the headwaters of Birch Minick Creek.

Large portions of the landscape are protected within the Ozark National Forest, where a network of trails and unimproved roads, such as Rose Road and Rand Road, provide access to remote areas like Loonbeam Hollow and Woods Hollow. Local history is preserved in small features like the Cem located near Big Flat, while family names are etched into the geography through landmarks like Spencer Ridge and Vickery Creek, reflecting a tradition of high-country settlement and timber management.