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1901 Map of Winslow

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Winslow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Rheas Mill and the historic Cane Hill area anchor the northwest corner of this 1898 survey, depicting a region defined by the high ridges of the Boston Mountains. The landscape is a complex network of narrow valleys and high peaks like Skylight Mtn and Gaylor Mtn. Transportation through this challenging terrain is dictated by geology, with the St. Louis and San Francisco RR and the Old Telegraph Road winding through the gaps toward Winslow.

Strategic water gaps and natural landmarks served as early settlement hubs, such as Natural Dam on Lee Creek and the pass at The Narrows. Further north, established communities like Prairie Grove and Boonsboro sit on more open ground before the land rises sharply. This map documents the western edge of the Ozarks as it appeared at the turn of the century, tracing the boundary between Arkansas and the Indian Territory.