1969 Map of Mountainburg SW

About this map

Frog Bayou carves a path through the southern reaches of the Ozark National Forest in this survey of Crawford County. The landscape is defined by the valley of the bayou and the steep ascent of Winn Mountain, while the Northern Burlington railroad follows the water's edge. This map documents a transition in the local environment, notably the presence of Lake Alma at the southern edge. The distribution of small settlements and family-named landmarks like Dean Springs and Graphic suggests a rural community centered around agriculture and timber. Researchers will find a high concentration of genealogical sites, including the Hatfield Cem, Peters Cem, and Love Cem, alongside numerous country churches such as Gregory Chapel and the Baptist Ch that served these remote hollows.