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2021 Map of Alley Spring

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Alley Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Ozark National Scenic Riverway protects the landscape of this Shannon County region, where the cold, clear waters of Alley Spring emerge to join the Jacks Fork. This geography is defined by a complex system of hollows and ridges, with family-named locations such as McCormack Hollow, Hines Hollow, and Possum Trot Hollow revealing a long history of local settlement. Along the river, unique landmarks like Grandma Rocks and Fish Trap Hole indicate traditional recreational or subsistence sites used for generations.

Small communities and rural clusters are scattered across the terrain, including Flatwood in the north and West Eminence in the southeast corner. The presence of several burial grounds, such as Culpepper Cem, Alley Cem, and Grassy Cem, provides significant touchstones for genealogical research in this part of Missouri. The road network, including State Hwy N and Story Creek Rd, connects these remote settlements through the deep valleys and high timberlands of the Ozarks.