1964 Map of Calico Rock

About this map

The White River carves a dramatic path through this section of the Ozarks, serving as a natural boundary for Stone and Izard counties. In this mid-1960s landscape, the river remains a central artery for transportation and industry, evidenced by the Ghesmond Ferry and another local ferry crossing near the Gaging Sta. The town of Calico Rock sits at the river's bend, while smaller settlements like Culp and Optimus are tucked into the interior hills. The area is marked by a deep genealogical footprint, with numerous family-named burial grounds such as Rorie Cem and Casteel Cem scattered near rural landmarks like Table Rock Ch and Bethel Springs Sch. Higher elevations are punctuated by the Sugarloaf Lookout Tower and Green Lookout Tower, which overlook the timbered expanses of the Ozark National Forest.