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2014 Map of Lurton

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lurton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lurton and Spence Junction sit within the high elevations of the Boston Mountains in this 2014 survey of Newton County. The landscape is defined by deep drainage systems and prominent ridges, including the notable rock formations of Sams Throne and the high vantage of Sassafras Knob. These peaks are separated by numerous hollows, such as Boss Hollow and Greenhaw Hollow, which historically dictated the paths of local roads and settlement patterns. The rugged topography of the Ozark National Forest is marked by watercourses like Big Cr and Cave Cr that cut through the plateaus.

Evidence of local history is found at the Tarlton Cem and Tarlton Flats, while the Ketcherside Fire Tower atop Ketcherside Mth highlights the region's long-standing forest management infrastructure. Surveyed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the map provides a clear record of the modern rural road network, including State HWY 123 and State HWY 7, as they navigate the difficult terrain around Shulers Point and Greenhaw Mtn.