1964 Map of Norfork Dam South

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Norfork Dam anchors the northwest corner of this mid-century survey, holding back the waters of Norfork Lake at the confluence of the North Fork and Otter Creek. The landscape transitions from the controlled inundation areas of the reservoir to the winding course of the White River in the south, which defines the boundary of the Ozark National Forest. This river valley is a hub of historic activity, where the Missouri Pacific railroad tracks parallel the water, passing by the settlement of Old Joe and continuing toward the riverside town of Calico Rock. Away from the main waterways, the ridge country is dotted with family-named hollows and isolated landmarks like Naked Joe Knob. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous upland burial sites, including Wayland Arbor Cem and Moody Cem, alongside rural congregations like Hall Chapel and Galatia Ch.