1951 Map of Montauk

About this map

Montauk State Park serves as the focal point of this 1951 landscape, centered on the headwaters of the Current River and the bubbling waters of Montauk Springs. The topography is defined by deeply incised hollows like Crabtree Hollow and Inman Hollow that feed into the river valley, where a state Fish Hatchery was already established. The cultural footprint of mid-century Dent County and Texas County is visible through a network of rural schools and churches, including Lower Hepsida Sch and Hepsida Ch. Notable local landmarks such as Saltpeter Cave and Lancaster Cave reflect the karst geology of the Ozarks, while the small settlement of Montauk sits at the junction of several valley roads. This map documents a transition in land use, showing early boundaries for Ozark Scenic Riverways and Cedar Grove State Forest alongside family lands and rural community centers.