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1905 Map of Yellville

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Yellville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The White River and its deep, meandering bends dominate this Ozark landscape, serving as a primary corridor for commerce and transport before the era of modern bridges. Dozens of crossings are documented, from established operations like Denton Ferry and Keesee Ferry to natural transit points like Buck Shoals Ford. The region's economy is clearly tied to both the river and the advancing Missouri Pacific railroad, which snakes through the eastern hills toward Cotter.

In the central valleys, Yellville and North Yellville stand as the primary hubs along Crooked Creek. The surrounding uplands are dotted with small, isolated settlements such as Dodd City, Eros, and Bruno, many of which were defined by their proximity to springs or high ridges like Lee Mtn. Further south, the map tracks the confluence of the Buffalo River and its numerous tributaries, including Tomahawk Cr, highlighting a rugged area of small homesteads and family-named landmarks.