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1979 Map of Flatwoods

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Flatwoods
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Flatwoods serves as the central settlement in this late-1970s landscape, characterized by the dense drainage network of the Little Black River and its numerous tributaries like Caldwell Creek and Logan Creek. The map reveals a deeply established rural community defined by its spiritual and commemorative landmarks, including Spring Hill Ch, Little Bethel Ch, and Center Hill Ch, alongside family-named sites such as Stevens Cem and McCluskey Cem.

A notable historical artery, the Military Road, cuts through the southeastern corner near Gamburg, marking an old transit route across the Missouri-Arkansas border region. The terrain transition is evident between the forested slopes of Johnson and the lower drainage areas where the Cypress Creek meets the river. River access remains vital to the area, documented by the Greenville Ford Public Access and Slayton Ford, which indicate traditional crossing points still in use or recognized during this era.