1967 Map of Bunker

About this map

Bunker serves as the primary hub in this late-1960s survey of the Missouri Ozarks, situated at the intersection of Dent and Reynolds counties. The settlement is characterized by its organized grid and a Sewage Disposal Pond to the north, while the surrounding landscape is dominated by the Clark National Forest. The map reveals a deeply dissected terrain of hollows such as Ottawa Hollow, Roney Hollow, and Jayhawker Hollow, which feed into major waterways like the Sinking Creek and the West Fork Black River. Local social and family history is anchored by several rural landmarks, including Little Vine Ch, Christ the King Ch, and family burial sites like Parks Cem and Estep Cem. Geological interest is high in the southern reaches, where the survey records a Natural Bridge and Turner Cave near Big Creek, illustrating the karst topography of the region. The map also documents the Bunker Lookout Tower, a vital point for forest management and fire observation during this era.