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1893 Map of Yellville

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Yellville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1893
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1893

About this map

The White River and Buffalo Fork carve deep, winding paths through this 1890s Ozark landscape, defining the trade and travel patterns of northern Arkansas before the era of modern bridges. Ferries are the lifeblood of the region, with numerous crossings such as Mc Bee Ferry, Denton Ferry, and Kissee Ferry punctuating the riverbanks. The settlement of Yellville serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller communities often known by colorful dual names like Peel (Needmore), Western Grove (Gum Wad), and St Joe (Monkey Run).

Resource extraction and early milling are evident in the presence of the Big Elephant Mines and Belle Mines, while local industry is further marked by Baucum Mill and Dugger Mills. The terrain is characterized by distinctive summits such as Sugar Loaf Knob and Bull Shoals Mt, providing a clear view of the complex drainage systems into Crooked Creek. This survey offers a precise look at the late 19th-century county boundaries and the network of hollows, such as Tom Young Hollow, that shaped local genealogy and movement.