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1972 Map of Cotter

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Cotter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The White River carves a massive, winding path through this North Arkansas landscape, punctuated by the engineering of the Bull Shoals Dam and its expansive Bull Shoals Lake. The river's influence is evident in the transition from the high elevations of Bull Shoals Mountain to the alluvial flats near McBee Landing. Transport networks define the local economy, with the Missouri Pacific railroad running parallel to the river and connecting the town of Cotter to Flippin further west.

Genealogists can find numerous legacy landmarks including Antioch Ch, Pleasant Flat Ch, and several family burial grounds like Burch Cem and Jenkins Cem. The map also details the area's mid-century modernization, shown through the Flippin Municipal Airport and the development of Bull Shoals State Park, illustrating how the region transformed into a destination for recreation and utility during the early 1970s.