1960 Map of Gassaway

About this map

Pea Ridge forms a prominent geographic spine across this 1960 landscape, where the rugged terrain of the De Kalb and Cannon County line shaped the development of local upland communities. The map documents a period when rural education and worship were centered around sites like Pea Ridge School and the Mount Moriah area. A significant concentration of subterranean features is evident, with named landmarks such as Cave Springs, Indian Grave Point Cave, and Cripps Mill Cave dotting the hollows. The settlement at Gassaway serves as a local hub near Clear Fork, while family legacies are preserved in the numerous cemeteries including Beech Hill Cem and Hale Cem. The network of "hollows," such as Opossum Hollow and Pistole Hollow, illustrates the deep-cut drainage patterns of the Smith Fork watershed.