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1957 Map of War Eagle

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of War Eagle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

War Eagle Creek and the White River carve a winding course through this section of the Ozarks, defining a landscape of deep hollows and high bluffs before the regional river systems were altered by large-scale damming. The small community of War Eagle serves as a local focal point near the river's bend, while the settlement of Larue sits further north. The map reveals a dispersed rural society anchored by country institutions such as Coal Gap Sch, Rocky Branch Sch, and Bland Chapel.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, including Alpine Cem, Martin Cem, and the Hatfield Cem. The presence of Knox Ferry on the White River and the Mica Tunnels suggests a history of river-based transport and small-scale mineral exploration. Dramatic terrain features like Cedar Bluff and Red Bluff overlook the water, illustrating the difficult but navigable topography that shaped Benton County development in the late 1950s.