1973 Map of Cass

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The Mulberry River carves a deep valley through the center of this landscape, anchoring small settlements like Cass and Turners Bend within the Ozark National Forest. This 1973 survey reveals a rural society built around river bends and hollows, where family history is etched into the terrain through numerous small burial grounds such as McIlroy Cem, Turner Cem, and Dick Hill Cem. The geography is defined by a dense network of drainages including Morgan Creek and Fane Creek, flowing from prominent heights like Fly Gap Mtn and Hare Mtn. The orientation of the roads and the concentration of recreation areas, such as the Cherry Bend Recreation Area, indicate the area's transition toward conservation and forest management while maintaining its traditional isolated settlement pattern at places like Paradise and West Cobb.