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1936 Map of Ozone

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Ozone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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Boston Mountains topography dominates this mid-1930s survey of the Arkansas interior, where the Mulberry River and Piney Creek carve deep valleys through a series of high ridges and knobs. The landscape is dotted with dispersed mountain communities and family-named landmarks like the Gillian Settlement and Strawberry Settlement. Transportation at this time relied on routes such as the Porter Highway and State Highway No 21, connecting remote settlements to local hubs like Ozone and Hagarville.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense network of early 20th-century social centers, including numerous schools like Mountain Hall Sch, Gillian Sch, and Strawberry Sch. The presence of the Devils Knob Fire Tower atop the Hignite Ridge highlights the era's fire lookout infrastructure. Religious life is well-documented through rural landmarks such as Murray Chapel, Trinity Ch, and the Liberty Center Cem, providing a detailed view of the rural social fabric before modern consolidation.