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1966 Map of Caulksville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Caulksville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks run east-west across this 1960s landscape, connecting the coal-industrial sites of Carbon City and Paris with the settlement of Caulksville. The era's extractive economy is clearly visible through numerous Strip Mine sites and Mine Dump labels scattered between the prominent heights of Horseshoe Mountain and Short Mountain. This map documents a transition in local commerce and social life, where traditional landmarks like the Carpenter Cemetery and Shaver Church sit alongside mid-century additions like the Drive-in Theater near Paris.

The topography is defined by significant ridges and water management, from the Arkansas River in the north to the Brushy Mountain and Washburn Mountain ranges in the south. Within the Ozark National Forest boundaries, the map traces the drainage of Sixmile Creek and Hurricane Creek, while numbered reservoirs like Lake No 16 and Lake No 2 indicate a highly managed hydrologic landscape typical of the period's regional development.