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1968 Map of Protem NE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Protem NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Beaver and the Mark Twain National Forest dominate this landscape, characterized by a dense network of hollows and ridges along the Taney and Ozark county line. The map illustrates a late 1960s environment where rugged topography dictated settlement patterns, concentrating small communities like Hercules and Fairview along the higher elevations of Ironside Ridge and nearby plateaus. The inclusion of the Caney Lookout Tower and Caney Picnic Area highlights the importance of federal forestry management and early recreation in the Missouri Ozarks.

Water sources are numerous but seasonal, with drainage flowing through named corridors such as Buttram Hollow and Tennyson Hollow. The presence of the Gaging Station Spring and Rock Spring underscores the critical role of natural springs in sustaining the area's hydrology. This survey provides a clear view of the rural road network and topographic relief before significant modern development, preserving the location of family-named landmarks and historical terrain features.