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1951 Map of Prescott

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The winding Big Piney River carves through the landscape of Lynch and Sherrill townships, defining the settlement patterns of the early 1950s. The community of Prescott serves as a local hub, anchored by the Prescott Ch and a nearby network of country schools including Arthur Creek Sch and Pine Ridge Sch. This era shows a transition in rural education, as the Whitlock Sch (Abandoned) stands alongside active schools like Cantrell Sch.

Topographical features like Narrow Gap Bluff and numerous hollows such as Steam Mill Hollow and Jacktar Hollow reflect a deeply dissected Ozark terrain. River-level features provide essential crossings and landmarks, from Sandy Shoals Ford to the constant flow of Boiling Spring. For genealogists, the map preserves the exact locations of several burial grounds, including Burnett Cem and Antioch Cem, documenting family footprints across the ridge-and-valley countryside.