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2015 Map of Beach

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Niangua River and its multiple forks define the landscape of this region on the border of Webster and Dallas counties. The topography is marked by significant elevation changes, noted by prominent overlooks such as Jameson Bluff, Thompson Bluff, Mill Bluff, and Callaway Bluff. Settlement patterns follow the ridge lines and river valleys, with small communities like Beach, Forkners Hill, and Thorpe connected by a network of local routes including Thorpe Rd and Beach Rd.

Genealogists will find several family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Marlin Cemetery and McElwain Cemetery, alongside the Lutheran Cemetery near Dermott. The map also identifies Beckner Field and numerous named tributaries like Patterson Br and Starvey Cr, providing a detailed view of the rural geography as it existed in the mid-2010s before further modern development altered these Ozark foothills.