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1954 Map of Big Piney

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Big Piney River carves a deep, winding path through this mid-century Missouri landscape, where the northern border of the Mark Twain National Forest meets the Fort Leonard Wood Military Reservation. This 1954 field-checked survey reveals a rural Ozark community centered around the settlements of Big Piney and Duke, connected by low-water crossings like Ramsey Ford and landmarks such as Ross Bridge. The presence of the Democrat School and Democrat Ridge near Spring Creek hints at the area's local cultural history, while the Piney Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the dense timber. Water is the defining feature here, from the hidden depths of Ryden Cave to reliable sources like Miller Spring and Slab Mill Spring, which historically supported early industry and timber processing in the hollows.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain