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2017 Map of Alley Spring

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Alley Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Jacks Fork winds through the heart of the Ozark National Scenic Riverway, carving a deep network of drainages across Shannon County. The settlement of Alley Spring serves as a focal point near the river's bend, where the landscape is defined by an intricate system of hollows with descriptive local names like Possum Trot Hollow, Pistol Barrel Hollow, and Kingfisher Hollow. These narrow valleys suggest a history of isolated homesteads and specific geographical landmarks used by generations of residents.

Upland areas feature the small communities of Flatwood and Venice, connected by winding routes such as State Hwy D. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of the Culpepper Cem and Grassy Hollow Cem, while river landmarks like Fish Trap Hole and Grandma Rocks offer insights into local recreation and traditional river use. The eastern edge of the map reaches toward West Eminence, illustrating the transition from the protected river corridor to the area's more developed timber and transport hubs.