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1958 Map of Goshen

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Goshen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Richland Creek and its many tributaries, including Cherry Creek, Sinking Creek, and Pigeon Creek, define the topography of this Ozark plateau region as it appeared in the late 1950s. The settlement of Goshen sits in the northwest, while the community of Wesley serves as a southern hub near the Washington Co and Madison Co line. The map is a vital resource for genealogists, recording numerous family burial grounds such as Boatright Cem, Culwell Cem, and Smith Cem.

High points like Benson Mountain, topped by the Benson Lookout Tower, overlook a landscape dotted with country congregations including Mountain Springs Ch and the Richland Tabernacle. Transportation patterns of the era are visible through features like Tisdale Ford, which marks an established water crossing. The area's rural character is further emphasized by small hamlets like Tuttle and Cross Roads, which anchor the surrounding farm and forest land.