1985 Map of Harrison

About this map

The Ozark plateau of northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri is defined here by the winding corridors of the White River and the Buffalo National River. In the mid-1980s, the region centers on the growing hub of Harrison, with agricultural and timber communities like Berryville and Green Forest connected by the climbing grades of US Highway 62. The map illustrates a landscape of deep limestone hollows and high points such as Boat Mountain and Gaither Mountain, where narrow ridges separate the drainage of War Eagle Creek from the Kings River. This topography necessitated complex road networks that connect smaller settlements like Ponca, Lead Hill, and the lakeside town of Beaver. Significant protected lands are visible, including the Madison County State Wildlife Management Area and the Ozark National Forest, while the impounded waters of Table Rock Lake and Beaver Lake dominate the northwestern quadrant.