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2015 Map of Big Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Current River drainage dominates this Carter County landscape, winding through a complex system of valleys and named hollows within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The small community of Chilton sits near the river's bend, while the settlement of Hunter occupies the southeastern corner. This area is defined by its karst topography and water features, most notably Big Spring, which feeds into the river system.

Genealogists and local historians can find several family-linked sites including the Chilton Cemetery, Aldrich Valley Cemetery, and Kelley Cemetery. The nomenclature of the terrain reflects historical land use and early industry, seen in names like Copper Mine Hollow and the evocatively titled Colemans Failure Chute. A network of forest roads and state routes, including Mo-103 and Mo-T, connects these remote settlements across the rugged Ozark interior.