1944 Map of Van Buren

About this map

Chicopee and Fremont serve as the primary rail-and-river hubs along the winding Current River during this mid-century survey. The St Louis - San Francisco railroad cuts through the north, supporting the local timber and freight economy between Retort Hill and the river banks. This Ozark landscape is defined by its deep hollows and unique water features, including Big Spring and the Spout Spr Cave, while the southern reaches are dominated by the Wilderness State Game Refuge.