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1951 Map of Prescott

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Prescott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Big Piney River winds through the central Ozarks in the early 1950s, creating a deeply incised landscape within the Mark Twain National Forest. The small settlement of Prescott serves as a local anchor, supported by rural institutions such as Prescott Ch and Cantrell Ch. This survey illustrates a mid-century transition in education, showing a network of country schools including Arthur Creek Sch, Pine Ridge Sch, and the already labeled Whitlock Sch (Abandoned).

Navigation through the drainage basins of Boone Creek and Bender Creek relies on established river crossings like Sandy Shoals Ford and Ford. Numerous family-named cemeteries, such as Burnett Cem and Cavaness Cem, are tucked away near hollows like Jacktar Hollow and Schoolhouse Hollow, providing vital locations for genealogical research. Natural landmarks like Boiling Spring and Venable Cave dot the terrain, while the upland areas are defined by the prominent Strawberry Ridge and Ozark Ridge.