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1965 Map of Riverton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Riverton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Eleven Point River winds through the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest in this mid-1960s survey of Oregon County. The landscape is defined by a dense network of springs and hollows, such as Bliss Spring, Powder Mill Spring, and the unique Bozé Mill Spr. The small community of Riverton serves as a local hub near the river crossing, featuring the Riverton Church and a Gaging Station to monitor the waterway’s flow.

Upland from the river valley, the terrain rises toward Tater Hill and Turkey Knob, where the Windy Lookout Tower provided a vital vantage point for forest management. This area is rich in local landmarks that speak to the region's geography and early development, including Whites Creek Cave and the Whitten Church. The map details a transition from the wilder forested reaches to small family-named hollows like Walker Hollow and Stillhouse Hollow, offering a clear view of the Ozark backcountry before modern expansion.