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1944 Map of Cassville

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Cassville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Cassville and the surrounding Barry County landscape appear in this mid-century survey, characterized by a transition from the agricultural plains of Butterfield and Exeter to the more complex topography of the south. The Missouri and Arkansas RR serves as a vital corridor through the region, connecting rail stops like Pender Switch and the town of Seligman near the state line. A significant portion of the southeastern quadrant is dedicated to Roaring River State Park, where the C C C Camp and local infrastructure like the Roaring River School reflect the era's focus on conservation and public recreation.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find an exceptionally dense network of rural landmarks, from family-named cemeteries such as Pilant Cem and True Love Cem to specialized schools like Washburn Prairie School and Hazel Dell School. The terrain is marked by distinctive karst and geological features, including Panther Cave, Natural Bridge, and the waters of Radium Spring. These natural landmarks, alongside the Sugar Camp Fire Tower, provide a clear picture of the Ozark hills before later 20th-century developments changed the local road and forest systems.