1965 Map of Smithville

About this map

The Strawberry River meanders through the heart of this mid-1960s Ozark foothills landscape, creating a complex drainage network defined by Cooper Creek, Machine Creek, and Little Creek. The area is anchored by the historic settlement of Smithville, with smaller communities like Jesup and Lynn situated near the southern and western margins. These rural centers are connected by a network of winding roads that cross the county line between Sharp and Lawrence counties. Local history is deeply etched into the land through family and community landmarks such as Townsend Cem, Bratcher Cem, and the Union Missionary Ch. The mapping reveals a transition between the uplands of South Lebanon and the lower river valleys, where land use is characterized by small-scale agriculture and resources like the Gravel Pit near the river bend.