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1969 Map of Mountainburg SE

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Mountainburg SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Mulberry River winds through the hills of the Ozark National Forest and down toward the valley as it appeared in the late 1960s. This survey records a transitional period for the area, showing Interstate 40 under construction as it cuts across the southern landscape between Mulberry and Piney. The development of this major thoroughfare stands in contrast to the rural character of the northern uplands, which are dotted with family landmarks like Maxey Mountain and Fisher Mountain.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by a dense collection of country churches and burial grounds, including the Latter Day Saints Ch, Oak Bower Ch, and Dugan Cem. The map provides a detailed view of small communities and rural schools, such as Marvin Sch near Pleasant Hill, and industrial sites like the Quarry near Mill Creek. The boundary between Crawford Co and Franklin Co bisects the terrain, following the natural ridges and creek beds.