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1956 Map of Mincy

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Mincy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Bull Shoals Lake dominates this Ozark landscape in the mid-1950s, its impounded waters snaking through the deeply incised valleys of the White River and its numerous tributaries. The settlement of Mincy serves as a focal point for the surrounding highlands, where small rural congregations like Mt Olive Ch and Bald Knob Ch dot the ridges. The terrain is characterized by steep-sided hollows such as Wolf Hollow and John Hollow, reflecting a traditional Ozark drainage pattern that persisted even as the new reservoir transformed the river valley below.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Mincy Cem, Cobles Cem, and Bee Creek Cem. The map captures a moment when traditional land use, evidenced by the scattered churches and cemeteries, met modern developments like the Landing Field near Bookout Branch. The state line between Missouri and Arkansas is clearly delineated across the southern reach of the lake, marking the intersection of Taney County and Boone County.