1965 Map of Rex

About this map

Wheeler and Craig ridges dominate this mid-century view of Van Buren County, where the South Fork Little Red River carves a winding path through the Ozark National Forest. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows, such as Sis Hollow and Koone Hollow, which drain into the main river system. Small rural hubs like Low Gap and Rex are nestled among the high peaks, connected by a network of unimproved roads and light-duty trails. Local history is anchored at the Low Gap Ch and its neighboring Low Gap Cem, providing a clear look at the community structure of this upland region before modern development. Other isolated landmarks like Black Mountain and Gulf Mountain rise sharply from the valley floors, while Burke Cem remains a quiet identifier of early settlement near the Liberty forest boundary.