1980 Map of Sand Gap

About this map

Sand Gap (Pelsor PO) serves as a central point of reference in this late-1970s look at the border between Newton and Pope counties. Much of the landscape is dominated by the Ozark National Forest, characterized by deep hollows and prominent high points such as Sallys Knob and Burgiss Knob. The map traces a network of drainage systems including Richland Creek and the North Fork Sulphur Illinois Bayou, highlighting how the topography dictates the placement of early mountain roads and small settlements.