1979 Map of Gamaliel

About this map

Norfork Lake dominates the center of this 1979 aerial orthophotoquad, showing the intricate, winding shoreline of the reservoir as it appeared decades ago. Produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, the imagery captures the landscape in Baxter County, Arkansas, and extends across the border into Missouri. The settlement of Gamaliel is visible in the northwestern portion of the map, situated amidst a pattern of forested ridges and cleared agricultural plots. Further south, the map identifies the small community of Cumi near the rugged eastern arm of the lake. This specialized photograph-based map provides a realistic view of land use and vegetation patterns along the Bennetts River and its tributaries, reflecting the development of this Ozark region after the creation of the reservoir.