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1937 Map of Cassville

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Cassville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Cassville and the surrounding Barry County landscape appear in this 1937 survey as a hub of rural education and Ozark recreation. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the steep drainages of Roaring River, where the Roaring River State Park and a C C C Camp reflect New Deal-era conservation efforts and the development of public lands. A dense network of small schoolhouses, including Washburn Prairie Sch and Quaker Sch, points to a highly localized settlement pattern where distance to the nearest classroom was a primary concern for farming families.

Rail transport remains central to the region's economy, with the ST Louis - San Francisco line connecting Exeter, Wayne, Washburn, and Seligman along the western edge. Notable family landmarks and spiritual centers such as True Love Cem, Calvary Ch, and Big Spring Ch provide essential touchpoints for genealogists tracing ancestral roots in the White River hills. Terrain features like Lennox Mountain and the Sugar Camp Fire Tower highlight the rugged topography and the ongoing forest management of the late 1930s.