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1968 Map of Cureall NW

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cureall NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

North Fork River meanders through the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest, defining the rugged topography of Ozark County in the late 1960s. This survey records a landscape characterized by deep hollows and high ridges, where water is the primary architect. Named springs like Althea Spring, Rainbow Spring, and Bird Springs dot the terrain, while The Falls and the crossing at Duncan Ford highlight the river's historical importance for local travel.

Settlement patterns appear sparse and rural, centered around small communities like Birdtown and institutions such as New Liberty Ch and Bond Ridge Ch. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous family-named landmarks and resting places, including Frazier Cem, Oak Mound Cem, and Woods Cem. From the High Place Lookout Tower to the depths of Potato Cave, the map provides an intricate look at the Missouri Ozarks' natural and cultural features prior to modern developments.