1945 Map of Harrison

About this map

The White River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Missouri and Arkansas, anchoring a region of the Ozark Mountains and Boston Mountains before the full impact of mid-century dam projects. This Army Map Service compilation shows the landscape in transition, where the Mark Twain National Forest and Ozark National Forest dominate the high ridges. Significant rail corridors like the St Louis-San Francisco RR and Missouri & Arkansas RR connect traditional hill country settlements, while the emergence of the Bull Shoals Res and Norfork Lake signals the coming transformation of the river valleys. Local landmarks such as Sugarloaf Knob, Boat Mountain, and Gaither Mountain provide a topographic framework for a network of small towns including Mountain Home, Gassville, and Yellville, reflecting a rural economy built on timber, transport, and the early stages of hydroelectric development.