1947 Map of Corridon

About this map

Bunker serves as a primary hub in the northwest corner of this 1940s landscape, positioned near the intersection of Dent, Shannon, and Reynolds counties. The region is defined by a dense network of valley settlements and rural institutions, reflecting a mid-century Ozark society oriented around local schools and springs. The map documents numerous educational sites like the Silver Lake Sch and Lone Cedar Sch, alongside significant religious and communal centers such as the Latter Day Saints Ch. The terrain is characterized by the winding courses of the West Fork Black River and Sinking Creek, with numerous family-named hollows and springs like Joe Beck Spring and Laston Spring providing water to the scattered homesteads. These landmarks, including the Bunker Lookout and settlements like Corridon and Fruit City, offer a detailed record of the area’s human geography before modern consolidation.