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2015 Map of Alley Spring

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Alley Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Alley Spring and the Jacks Fork river define this section of the Ozarks, where the deep-cut topography is marked by a high density of named hollows. The settlement of Alley serves as a focal point near the spring, while the protected lands of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways preserve the riparian corridor. Further east, the community of West Eminence sits along Mahans Cr, illustrating the localized nature of development in this dissected landscape.

Genealogists will find notable burial sites such as Grassy Hollow Cemetery and Culpepper Cemetery tucked into the upland ridges. The map records a distinct vernacular geography through its colorful terrain labels, from Possum Trot Hollow and Pistol Barrel Hollow to landmarks like Grandma Rocks and Fish Trap Hole. These names reflect generations of local use and the deep cultural connection to the specific folds of the Shannon County hills.