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1939 Map of Tiff

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Tiff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

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The Big River and its confluence with the Mineral Fork dominate this 1930s landscape, illustrating the transition from rural industrial sites to organized state recreation. The presence of the Thunderbolt CCC Camp within Washington State Park highlights the Depression-era public works that shaped the region during this period. The survey documents a scattered settlement pattern typical of the eastern Ozarks, where small communities like Shibboleth, Bliss, and Mud Town developed around local mining and milling operations.

Industrial activity is anchored by the Cannon Mines and the Mississippi Pacific railroad line, which runs through the village of Tiff. Regional education and community life are reflected in several local landmarks, including the Belle Fountain Sch, Oakland Ch, and the Masonic Cem. These features, along with crossings like the Mammoth Bridge, show a network of local roads and resources just before the outbreak of World War II.