1927 Map of Shell Knob
USGS Topo · Published 1927About this map
The White River and James River wind through a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows in this 1925 survey. This era predates the major dam projects that would later transform the Ozark river valleys, showing the original winding watercourses punctuated by numerous crossings like Schreiner Ferry and Byron Carr Ford. The map reveals a highly decentralized rural society, where small mountain communities like Mano and Golden are supported by an extensive network of country schools, including Cedar Mound School, Mountain Home School, and McGuire School.
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