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1971 Map of Centerton

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Centerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Centerton State Fish Hatchery stands as a prominent geographic landmark in this region of Benton County, reflecting a landscape defined by its abundant water sources and small rural communities. The map detail highlights several named settlements, including Vaughn, Mason Valley, and the milling history at Osage Mills. The terrain is etched by the courses of Little Osage Creek, McKisic Creek, and Spavinaw Creek, which supported the early agricultural and industrial development of the area.

Local genealogy is well-documented through a dense network of family-named landmarks and institutions. Researchers can trace the locations of several rural burial grounds such as Gamble Cem, Jackson Cem, and Coffelt Cem, alongside the Bethlehem Ch and the Sunshine Sch. An abandoned railroad grade cuts through the northern section near Centerton, providing a look at the shifting transportation infrastructure that once connected these Ozark plateau communities.