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1954 Map of Charlotte

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Charlotte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The White River and its intricate network of tributaries, including Dota Creek and Curia Creek, define this 1954 landscape in Independence County. The settlement pattern is characterized by small rural communities like Charlotte and Walnut Grove, connected by a dense concentration of local family and community sites. Researchers will find numerous burial grounds such as Convenience Cem, McDonald Cem, and Dorr Cem, alongside focal points for local social life like Antioch Ch and Pleasant Hill Ch.

The presence of scattered Gravel Pits and the proximity of Sulphur Rock reflect the local economy and transportation needs of the mid-20th century. Natural landmarks including Bat Cave and Buzzard Cave contrast with the organized township boundaries of Barren, Gainsboro, and Logan. This map provides a detailed view of the area's transition from bottomlands to upland drainage before modern developments altered the character of these small Ozark-foothill settlements.