2012 Map of Anderson

About this map

Indian Creek meanders through the heart of this McDonald County landscape, carving a complex series of valleys that define the local geography. The settlement of Anderson serves as a central hub, where the creek is joined by the South Fork Patterson Creek and North Fork Patterson Creek. Further north, the communities of Goodman, Splitlog, and Elliff are connected by a network of rural routes, including the Ozark Trl. The map reveals a deeply dissected terrain characterized by numerous named hollows, such as Thief Hollow, Bunkum Hollow, and Pole Cat Hollow, which suggest a long history of local naming conventions tied to the winding watercourses and steep ridges like Holloway Mountain. The area around Kelley Springs and Twin Springs Hollow highlights the importance of freshwater sources in the development of these Ozark foothills settlements during the early 21st century.