1967 Map of Round Spring

About this map

Current River carves through the heart of Shannon County, anchoring a landscape defined by its deep karst hydrology and secluded hollows. This 1967 survey, updated with 1980s photorevisions, reveals a network of natural springs that fueled local development, including the namesake Round Spring and the nearby Round Spring Cavern. The map documents a rural community centered around high ridges like Newton Ridge and numerous named drainages such as Brim Hollow and Kelly Hollow. Social and civic life are evidenced by the Timber Sch and Fairview Ch, alongside several family burial grounds like Chrisco Cem and Weese Cem. The inclusion of the Shannondale State Forest and Ozark National Scenic Riverways boundaries highlights the transition of this area into a protected recreational and ecological corridor, while the Shannondale Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the timbered terrain.