2004 Map of Big Piney

About this map

The Big Piney River carves a deep, winding course through the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest, defining the rugged topography of southern Pulaski County. This landscape is a patchwork of federal stewardship and military history, dominated by the eastern reaches of the Fort Leonard Wood Military Reservation and its restricted training grounds. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the river valley and high ridges, including the small communities of Big Piney and Duke. Evidence of early Ozark life is found in several family and community landmarks, such as Ramsey Cemetery, Hopewell Church, and the former Democrat School (Site). The river remains a central feature for both industry and recreation, noted by the presence of Ross Bridge, the Post Golf Course, and Stone Mill Spring. A unique transition is visible where the forest meets the military boundary, marked by the Bradford Cemetery Ruins and numerous hollows like McCourtney Hollow and Wildcat Hollow.