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1969 Map of Fern

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Fern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lake Shepherd Springs dominates the western landscape of this 1969 survey, where the waters of Frog Bayou are gathered within the high ridges of the Ozark National Forest. The map documents a rugged interior of the Boston Mountains, characterized by steep hollows like Gabbard Hollow and Rattlesnake Hollow that drain into the Mulberry River and its various tributaries. Small settlements and rural hubs such as Fern and Locke serve as the primary points of human geography, connected by winding mountain roads.

Local history is preserved in the location of the Locke Cem and Pense Cem, alongside the Faith Church, providing essential data for genealogical research in Crawford and Franklin counties. The survey also notes high-altitude landmarks including Mount Gaylor and a Lookout Tower, illustrating the surveillance and management infrastructure used by the forest service during this era. The terrain is marked by numerous springs, such as Lamar Spring and Cove Spring, which underscore the significance of groundwater in this upland environment.