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2012 Map of Big Round Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Big Round Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bell sits at the center of this Ozark plateau landscape, where a dense network of hollows and ridges defines the settlement patterns of Adair County. Named peaks like Workman Mtn and Vanderheiden Mtn overlook a series of family-named valleys, including John Watie Hollow and Sonny Gile Hollow, suggesting deep genealogical ties to the land. The presence of Cherokee Nation Rd and landmarks like Deer in Water Cr reflect the enduring cultural heritage of the region.

Transportation throughout the area follows the natural drainage, with routes like Greasy School Rd and Kirk Mountain Rd winding between the steep elevations. Waterways such as Little Lee Cr and Honey Hill Br provide the primary geographic framework, connecting disparate homesteads and hollows. The map illustrates a rural landscape where modern road designations like e0890 RD overlay an older topography of named features like Sally Bull Hollow and Tuna Bunch Hollow.