1951 Map of Cedargrove

About this map

Current River drainage dominates the topography of this portion of the Ozarks as it appeared in the early 1950s. The settlement of Cedargrove sits at a low water crossing where the Big Creek joins the main river, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by deep hollows like Parker Hollow and Coal Hollow. This area reflects a mid-century rural social structure, preserved here through numerous small school districts such as Upper Parker Sch, South Cross Roads Sch, and Jadwin Sch. To the south, the community of Rector is marked by the Rector Cem, while further downstream, the Akers area indicates the continued reliance on river access points and a Ferry for local transit. Notable natural landmarks like Welch Spring and Madlock Cave illustrate the karst geography common to the Jackson region along the Dent and Shannon county line.