1973 Map of Cass

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The Mulberry River winds through the heart of the Ozark National Forest, shaping a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges in northern Franklin County. This mid-1970s survey highlights a network of small, isolated settlements and family landmarks such as Cass, Turners Bend, and Paradise. The area’s genealogical record is well-preserved through numerous small burial sites, including the McIroy Cem, Turner Cem, and Plymale Cem, which are tucked away near creek branches and forest roads. Public lands are prominent, with the Redding Recreation Area and Cherry Bend Recreation Area providing access to the river's valley. High points like Fly Gap Mtn and Hare Mtn tower over the drainage basins of Fane Creek and Cripple Creek, illustrating the remote character of this Ozark highland before more modern development reached the interior forest corridors.