1958 Map of Garfield

About this map

Garfield and Gateway serve as the primary hubs in this Benton County landscape, where the St Louis San Francisco railroad cuts a diagonal path through the Ozark highlands. The mapping reflects a significant period of transition for the region, capturing the impact of the White River impoundment that created Beaver Lake. While high ground like Roller Ridge and Garfield Mountain remains largely unchanged, the rising waters of the lake have redefined the eastern and southern edges of the map, submerging historical river valley contours and creating new shoreline communities like Lost Bridge Village. Rural life is anchored by established landmarks such as Bayless Sch and several country churches, including New Prospect Ch and Walnut Hill Chapel. Along the northern border, the Mark Twain National Forest extends across the state line into Missouri, highlighting the interstate character of this rugged plateau terrain.