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2019 Map of Blackgum

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Blackgum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The town of Vian sits at the southern edge of this terrain, where the foothills of the Ozarks begin to rise toward the north. This survey shows a landscape defined by isolated peaks and high ridges, including Blackgum Mtn, Chuculate Mtn, and the distinctive Cowhead Mtn further east. These elevations are separated by hollows and creek beds such as Pine Hollow and Wells Hollow, creating a complex topographical pattern that has historically dictated the placement of roads and small communities.

Small settlements like Blackgum, Box, and Evening Shade appear as quiet rural hubs, often centered around a few key intersections or landmarks. Genealogists will find numerous smaller burial grounds documented throughout the county, including the Cherokee- McCoy Cem and the Vian Garden of Memories. The network of watercourses, specifically Vian Cr and its tributaries like Little Vian Cr, provides the drainage for this high-relief area, while Vian Lake offers a notable point of interest just north of the main township.