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1964 Map of Guion

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Guion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The White River carves a deep valley through the limestone bluffs of the Ozarks, serving as the central artery for the river-and-rail economy of Guion. This 1964 survey captures the township during a period of industrial activity, characterized by numerous quarries and gravel pits along the riverbanks. The Missouri Pacific railroad traces the northern bank, connecting the riverside settlement and its industrial sites to wider markets.

Upland from the river, the landscape is defined by family-named hollows and ridges, including Cypert Mountain and Meeks Mountain. Remote community life is documented through several small burial grounds such as Jones Bottom Cem and McCormick Cem. The map illustrates a rugged geography where agriculture is confined to narrow river flats like Jones Bottom and Greasy Bottom, while the surrounding hills remain dense with drainages like Rocky Bayou and Lyons Creek.