1965 Map of Smithville

About this map

The Strawberry River meanders through the heart of this Lawrence County landscape, defining the local geography alongside its many tributaries like Machine Creek and Cooper Creek. In the mid-1960s, the community of Smithville served as a central hub, while Lynn anchored the southeastern corner of the quadrangle. The map reveal a landscape deeply rooted in family and faith, with numerous small burial grounds including Townsend Cem, Bratcher Cem, Hillhouse Cem, and Massey Cem scattered across the township lines. The boundary between Sharp Co and Lawrence Co bisects the western portion of the sheet, where Union Missionary Ch stands near the confluence of Big Creek and South Mill Cr. Small-scale industry is evidenced by a Gravel Pit along the river, reflecting the rural and resource-based economy of this Ozark foothills region during the mid-20th century.