1967 Map of Gladden

About this map

Clark National Forest lands dominate this mid-century portrait of the Ozark hills along the border of Dent and Shannon counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of winding hollows and springs, including Still Spring and the notable Whaley Cave Spring. Small rural communities such as Gladden, Rector, and Shannondale serve as focal points for local history, surrounded by a landscape carved by Barren Fork and Sinking Creek. The presence of numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Empire Cem, Bedwell Cem, and Pilgrims Rest Cem, offers significant value for genealogists tracing regional lineages. Unique geological and landmark features like Devils Well and Standing Rock further distinguish this section of the Missouri countryside during a period of established forest management and rural settlement.