1957 Map of Sandstone Mountain

About this map

Sandstone Mountain and its surrounding peaks dominate this landscape where Benton, Carroll, and Madison counties meet. The 1957 topography reveals a deeply dissected upland where water drainage into the White River has carved a complex network of hollows, including Durham Mill Hollow and Penitentiary Hollow. While much of the terrain is defined by steep ridges like Swain Mountain and Grindstone Mountain, small upland communities such as West Liberty and Lone Star persist along the winding ridge-top roads. The map records important markers for local family history, noting Pemberton and Rock Church cemeteries alongside landmarks like the Community Hall. The southern reaches of Beaver Lake appear in the northwest, showing the early impact of reservoir flooding on the original White River channel.