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1973 Map of Cravens

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Cravens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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The Mulberry River winds through the northern reaches of this Franklin County landscape, set within the protected bounds of the Ozark National Forest. By the early 1970s, the southern portion of the area shows a distinct shift toward infrastructure and energy, marked by an expansive Gas Field and the waters of the Ozark Reservoir. The terrain is defined by significant ridges like Fisher Mountain and Boyd Mtn, separated by numerous drainages such as Spirits Creek and Dutchman Creek.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the ridges, including Rankin Cem, Threadgill Cem, and Bourland Cem. Small community hubs like Lone Elm and Cravens are linked by the Wire Road, a historic corridor that underscores the settlement patterns of this river-valley region. The presence of Gas Wells and a Quarry indicate the area's mid-century reliance on natural resource extraction alongside established rural settlements like Jethro and Toney.