1968 Map of Grandin SW

About this map

The Current River meanders through this portion of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows in the late 1960s. This survey, coordinated by State Geologist William C. Hayes, documents the rugged transition between the Mark Twain National Forest and the Ripley-Carter county line. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Good Hope Ch and several family burial sites, including Ponder Cem, Lewis Cem, and Hofstader Cem. The infrastructure of forest management and early recreation is evident through the Panther Lookout Tower and sites like Hawes Recreation Area. Water sources are a central theme, from Twin Springs and Panther Spring to the numerous drainage networks of Valley Creek and Cedar Creek.