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1966 Map of Billmore

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Billmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Eleven Point River carves a deep path through the southern Missouri hills, creating a landscape defined by sharp bluffs and an abundance of natural springs. This mid-1960s survey reveals a rural network where small settlements like Billmore and Calm serve as local anchors. The area is notable for its numerous water sources, including Sibkey Spring, Blue Spring, and Morgan Spring, which feed into the river system.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites such as Liberty Church and Mt Carmel Cemetery, along with several family-named landmarks like Lum Barn Hollow and Kimes Hollow. A solitary landing strip near the river indicates the shift toward aerial accessibility in this remote reach of the Ozarks. The map also documents the The Narrows, a distinctive geological pinch point where the river flows between concentrated springs and steep terrain.