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1968 Map of Centerville

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Centerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Centerville serves as the focal point of this Ozark landscape, situated where the West Fork Black River and Middle Fork Black River converge to form the main stem of the Black River. The topography is defined by a dense network of hollows, such as McLean Hollow and McNab Hollow, which drain the timbered heights of the Mark Twain National Forest. Local family history is preserved in several small burial grounds, including Rayfield Cem, Howell Cem, and Johnson Cem, scattered across the ridges and valley floors.

A notable mid-century addition to the valley south of town is a Landing Strip, reflecting the post-war modernization of rural transport. The map also captures numerous natural water sources critical to early settlement, from the Double Springs and Reeds Spring to the larger Sinking Creek in the south. The distribution of structures and the prevalence of a Jeep Trail network suggest a community deeply integrated with the forest and river systems.