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1905 Map of Yellville

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Yellville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1905
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1905

About this map

Yellville serves as the central hub of this Ozark landscape, which is defined by the winding course of the White River and its numerous historic crossing points. Long before the era of major dams, the river's commerce is evident through a series of landings and ferries, including Denton Ferry, Pace Ferry, and McBee Landing. These river connections, along with inland shoals like Buck Shoals Ford, were the primary arteries for local trade and movement between Marion and Boone counties.

The arrival of the Southern RR at Cotter and Flippin signaled a shift in the regional economy, while established settlements like Lead Hill, Elixir Springs, and Dodd City reflect a network of early mountain communities. Notable landmarks such as Bull Shoals Mt and Lee Mtn dominate the topography, providing a detailed record of the terrain as it existed during the late nineteenth-century surveying period.