1937 Map of Tiff

About this map

Thunderbolt C C C Camp sits at the heart of this landscape, reflecting the Great Depression-era labor and conservation efforts within Washington State Park. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Big River and the Mineral Fork, which converge near Fertile. This 1937 survey reveals a rural economy shaped by early extraction and milling, evidenced by the presence of Cannon Mines and Cruise Mill. Small communities and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the hills, including Bliss, Shibboleth, and Mud Town. Local educational and spiritual life is anchored by sites such as Belle Fountain Sch, Oakland Ch, and the Masonic Cem. The map provides a detailed record of the road network and settlement patterns before mid-century modernization altered these Ozark foothills.