1978 Map of Courtois

About this map

Courtois and Brazil serve as the primary focal points of this 1970s landscape, situated within the expansive Mark Twain National Forest. The map documents a rural Ozark terrain defined by the winding course of Courtois Creek and its many tributaries, including Boiling Springs Hollow and Hazel Creek. The drainage patterns suggest a deeply dissected plateau, where local life centered around small country congregations and family burial grounds. Researchers can identify numerous spiritual and social landmarks such as Sugar Grove Ch, Bethel Ch, and Joseph Chapel, alongside the Antioch Cem and Jinkerson Cem. This era shows a mix of traditional land use and conservation, with the Czar Lookout Tower standing over the forest while newer facilities like the Hazel Creek Campground and Waste Disposal Ponds indicate evolving management of the region's natural resources.