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1972 Map of Bull Shoals

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Bull Shoals
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Bull Shoals Lake dominates this northern Arkansas landscape, where the waters of the White River meet the Missouri-Arkansas border. The map captures the region's mid-century development as a recreation and residential hub, centered around the incorporated communities of Bull Shoals and Lakeview. Cultural landmarks such as the Community Hall in Oakland and the Oakland School provide a look at the local civic infrastructure before further modernization.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through sites like Newton Flat Cemetery and the Hilltop Mission, while the natural topography is defined by prominent features like Promise Land Ridge and Horseshoe Mountain. The presence of the Bull Shoals Caverns and numerous public use areas like Point Return Public Use Area reflects the area's transition into a major Ozark destination. The map also delineates the complex boundary where Ozark, Marion, and Baxter counties converge.