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1945 Map of Gatewood

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Gatewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

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The Eleven Point River winds through the heart of this mid-century Missouri landscape, acting as a primary artery for the communities of Oregon and Ripley Counties. The river-based economy and transport are evidenced by the presence of the Stubblefield Ferry and Thomasons Mill, while the CCC Camp near Klondike Hollow points to the Depression-era public works that shaped the Clark National Forest during the preceding decade.

Settlement patterns in the 1930s and 40s favored the hollows and springs, with small hubs like Gatewood, Riverton, and Billmore serving as local anchors. Rural life is documented through a dense network of country schoolhouses and churches, including Whitten Sch, Buffalo Sch, and Johnson Chapel. Notable landmarks like the Fire Tower near Charter Oak Sch and the Landing Field near Dry Creek Sch highlight the infrastructure of a region balanced between traditional river commerce and modern forest management.