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1962 Map of Stuart

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Stuart
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Cherokee Village emerges as a planned recreational and residential hub in the early 1960s, defined by its intricate network of lakes and winding drives along the South Fork Spring River. The landscape is a study in transition, where traditional Ozark landmarks like Slick Rock Ford and Pleasant Ridge meet modern development markers such as the Cherokee Village Airstrip. This period of growth is anchored by a series of newly created water bodies, including Lake Thunderbird, Lake Sequoyah, and Lake Cherokee, which follow the serpentine path of Otter Creek and its branches.

Away from the new lakes, the rural character of Fulton and Sharp Counties remains visible through ancestral sites like Taylor Cem, Hersheys Cem, and Wavrick Cem. The southeastern corner shows the established community of Stuart situated along the St Louis - San Francisco River railroad line, while several organized camps, such as Camp Cedar Valley and Camp Miramichee, suggest the area's burgeoning identity as a regional destination for youth and outdoor recreation.