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1934 Map of Treat

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Treat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

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Ozark National Forest dominates this mid-1930s landscape, where the deeply carved valleys of Piney Creek and Illinois Bayou dictate the paths of early roads. The area shows a dispersed pattern of rural community life, marked by numerous small district schools such as Ross Sch and Beech Grove Sch. Near the northern boundary, the settlement of Sand Gap (Pelsor PO) serves as a vital junction on the Dillen Highway.

The presence of the Fairview Fire Tower on a high ridge in Richland reflects the early conservation efforts of the era. Intricate terrain features like The Narrows, Maupin Flat, and Pilot Rock highlight the challenging topography that isolated small communities like Treat and Fort Douglas. Genealogists may find value in the specific placement of these family-named landmarks and schools before significant mid-century consolidation changed the rural character of Pope and Johnson counties.