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1973 Map of Boston

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Boston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Boston and the surrounding high-country ridges of the Ozark National Forest define this 1970s landscape at the triple junction of Madison, Newton, and Johnson Counties. The area is characterized by a network of deeply incised hollows and narrow ridges that dictated early settlement patterns, with small communities like Red Star and Arbaugh positioned near the headwaters of major drainage systems. The presence of Spoke Plant in the southern portion of the map points to a localized timber or manufacturing industry dependent on the area's timber resources, while the Boston Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the timbered terrain.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous remote burial grounds, including Pine Grove Cem, Ratford Cem, and Buckhorn Cem. The map reveals the intricate water network where the White River, Kings River, and Buffalo Creek originate, often separated only by high points like Locust Gap or Muddy Gap. Many roads are marked by a Ford, indicating the persistence of traditional crossings before extensive modern bridge infrastructure was in place.