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1980 Map of Lurton

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Lurton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lurton sits as a primary crossroads in the southern portion of this Arkansas survey, where the winding roads meet near Spence Junction. This high-elevation landscape is defined by the high plateaus of Tarlton Flats and the deep incisions of the Ozark National Forest. The geography reveals a network of ridges and isolated peaks, such as Sams Throne and Hudson Mountain, which overlook a dense drainage system of creeks and branches.

Local history is preserved in sites like the Tarlton Cem and family-named landmarks like Ketcherside Mtn and Daniel Mtn. The rugged water network, including Greenhaw Falls and Big Tilly Creek, underscores the difficulty of early navigation through the Boston Mountains. This 1980s record provides a clear view of the area's transition into a protected forest landscape while still showing the sparse residential clusters that defined these upland communities.