1979 Map of Flatwoods

About this map

The Little Black River winds through this section of the Ozark foothills, defining the rural character of the Flatwoods area. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by narrow hollows and numerous springs, such as Big Spring Hollow and the distinctive King Bee Spring. This mid-1970s survey reveals a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, evidenced by the high density of country churches and family burial grounds scattered across the terrain. From Spring Hill Ch in the center to Pilgrims Rest Ch further east, these landmarks serve as anchor points for the surrounding farmsteads. Local water access is highlighted by the Greenville Ford Public Access, while the complex drainage of the region is traced through features like Caldwell Creek and Buzzard Run. This map offers a detailed view of the Missouri-Arkansas border region before modern development altered these traditional settlement patterns.