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1968 Map of Centerville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Centerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Centerville sits at the confluence of several vital watercourses in the Ozark highlands, where the West Fork Black River meets the Middle Fork Black River to form the main stem of the Black River. This 1968 field-checked survey reveals a landscape defined by steep hollows and ridges, much of which is protected within the Clark National Forest. The settlement pattern follows these narrow valleys, with many landmarks bearing the names of early local families, including Rayfield Cem, Howell Cem, and Johnson Cem.

Significant topographical features like Clarady Bluff and Low Gap Ridge dictate the path of local travel, including numerous Jeep Trails that penetrate the dense forest. Water resources are abundant, from Reeds Spring near the town center to the winding course of Sinking Creek in the south. The map provides a clear record of the rural infrastructure of Reynolds County during the late 1960s, including the location of the local Water Tank and various forest boundaries.