1968 Map of Ravenden

About this map

Spring River snakes across the northern border of this Ozark foothills landscape, anchoring the settlements of Williford and Ravenden. The Burlington Northern railroad follows the river's winding course, tracing a transportation corridor through Sharp and Lawrence counties. Inland from the river valley, the terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Van Wagoner Ridge, Bald Knob, and Field Mountain, separated by a complex network of hollows and creeks. Local life is documented through scattered landmarks like Friendship Ch and several family or community burial grounds including Opposition Cem and Dail Cem. The mapping shows a rural landscape of ridges and valleys, where natural features like Wautauga Spring and Little Joe Lake provided water sources for the upland farms and homesteads found throughout the hollows.