1969 Map of Des Arc

About this map

Annapolis and Des Arc anchor this corner of the Missouri Ozarks during the late 1960s, reflecting a landscape defined by deep hollows and the steady presence of the Missouri Pacific railroad. The line runs north-south through the valley of Big Creek, passing the small industrial site at Vulcan and serving as a lifeline for timber and mineral transport. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks like Ruble Mountain and Stony Mountain, while the valley floors are dotted with small community gathering places such as New Peace and Harmony Ch. Local genealogy is well-preserved through a high density of small burial grounds, including Sisk Cem, Ruble Cem, and Mountain View Cem. In the southern reaches, the Chain of Lakes along Goose Creek indicates a shift toward recreation or localized water management amidst the rugged Sutton Hollow and Dafron Hollow drainages.