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2012 Map of Birch Tree

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Birch Tree serves as the primary hub in this Shannon County landscape, situated at the junction of Old Hwy 60 and several local routes. The topography is defined by an intricate network of drainages, including the main channel of Hurricane Creek and its many tributaries like South Fork Hurricane Creek and Little Hurricane Creek. These waterways have carved numerous named valleys into the terrain, such as Grassy Hollow, Fox Hollow, and the descriptively named Wet Hollow.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial grounds across the area, including Oak Forest Cemetery near the town center, Warm Corners Cemetery to the west, and Barnes Cemetery in the eastern hills. The map also reveals specialized landmarks like High Lookout and the Gateway Recreation Area, alongside varied water features such as Fisher Pond and Cave Spring. The extensive system of forest roads, including Forest Rd 3175 and Forest 4162 Rd, illustrates the deeply wooded character of this Missouri Ozark region.