1968 Map of Lesterville

About this map

Lesterville serves as the focal point of this Ozark landscape, situated at the convergence of the Middle Fork and East Fork Black River. The 1968 topography reveals a region defined by its deep hollows and narrow valleys, where small family cemeteries like Shy Cem and Dobbins Cem are tucked into the drainages of Mill Creek and Wright Hollow. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the Lower Reservoir and its associated spillways, while the spiritual life of the community is anchored by Our Lady of Sorrow Ch. The map also details geological curiosities like Wicks Cave and Well Cave, alongside prominent elevations such as Vickery Mountain. This survey documents a quiet rural period before modern expansion, preserving the locations of long-standing homesteads and local landmarks like Coil Bluff and the remote Scudder Camp.