1982 Map of Powell

About this map

Powell sits at the northern edge of this Ozark landscape, where the waters of Mikes Cr and Big Sugar Creek converge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of ridges and hollows, such as Bentonville Ridge and Arch Cave Hollow, which shaped the early settlement patterns of McDonald County in the early 1980s. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Whittenburg Hills and the slopes of White Rock Mountain, eventually crossing the border into Benton County, Arkansas. This survey illustrates the land use of the era, from the preserved area of the Powell Tower Site State Public Hunting Grounds to the family-named landmarks like Grannys Branch and Whittenburg Hills. The map provides a detailed view of the remote drainage systems, including Little Missouri Creek and Bear Cr, that dictated the placement of roads and homesteads in this border region.