1966 Map of Blue Mountain

About this map

Magazine Mountain dominates this landscape, reaching its peak at Signal Hill and offering a developed recreation area featuring the Magazine Mountain Lodge and Cameron Bluff Recreation Area. In the mid-1960s, the southern portion of the map centers on the small settlement of Blue Mountain, situated along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line near the Logan and Yell County border. This area within the Ozark National Forest is characterized by its numerous natural springs and family-named cemeteries, including the Jenkins, Rana, and Shaw cemeteries. To the north, the terrain transitions into Rich Mountain and Short Mountain, while the northeast corner shows the developed shores of Cove Lake. The map reveals a network of ridges like Mossback Ridge and Donathan Ridge, interspersed with numerous creeks and the remnants of rural community life centered around places like Liberty Ch and the village of Corley.