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1954 Map of Flat

USGS Topo · Published 1959

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Mark Twain National Forest dominates the Ozark landscape on this 1950s survey of Missouri's Phelps County. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Spring Creek, which is fed by numerous cold-water sources including Relfe Spring and Cave Spring. This era shows a distributed rural community structure where small schools and churches served families living deep within the hollows. Academic and spiritual life was localized at sites such as West Point School, Smith Church, and Rambo Church. The map captures the intricate network of drainage and ridges, with names like Democrat Hollow and Chambers Hollow reflecting local history and family homesteads. The small settlement of Flat stands as a primary point of reference in a region where the geography of the creek valleys determined the placement of roads and homesteads before significant modern development altered these rural corridors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain