1945 Map of Round Spring

About this map

Current River and Jacks Fork serve as the primary hydrologic features of this Ozark landscape, where the karst topography is revealed through numerous subterranean formations and surface springs. Notable geologic landmarks include Round Spring Caverns, Devils Well, and The Sinks, which define the region's unique drainage patterns. The map documents a mid-century period of rural settlement characterized by small communities like Shannondale and Gladden, and local industry represented by Falk Mill and Mausers Mill. Public lands and recreational sites are well-established, with the Mark Twain National Forest and Round Spring State Park providing a structured boundary to the dispersed homesteads and country schools such as Empire Sch and Wellsford Sch.