1964 Map of Sylamore

About this map

The White River carves a dramatic path through Stone County in the mid-1960s, defining the landscape between Mount Olive and Mountain View. This river corridor serves as the primary artery for both transport and settlement, with the Missouri Pacific railroad tracking its banks and a Ferry providing a vital crossing near Sylamore. The rugged Ozark topography is marked by named summits like Brandenburg Mountain and Scrappy Mountain, while the deep-cut hollows harbor numerous family-named landmarks and pioneer burial grounds. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific sites, including the Livingston Creek Cem, Jeffery Cem, and Ruddells Cem. The survey details the transition from the river bottoms to the higher reaches of the Ozark National Forest, revealing a dispersed rural community connected by jeep trails and winding mountain roads near the Izard and Stone County line.