1939 Map of Topaz

About this map

North Fork White River anchors the landscape of this southern Missouri region, winding through a network of hollows and ridges during the 1930s. The map reveals a densely settled rural economy punctuated by crossroads stores like Holt Store, Woods Store, and Omba Store. For genealogists, the map is a vital record of local communities, documenting numerous schools including New Arlyn Sch, Bethany Sch, and Willow Springs Sch, alongside centers of worship such as Little Zion Ch and Mt Ararat Ch. Industrial and social life is evident at Hammonds Mill and the CCC Camp near Spring Creek. The convergence of Douglas, Howell, and Ozark counties highlights the jurisdictional complexity of the area, while the inclusion of the Fire Tower near Siloam Springs points to the early conservation efforts of the era.