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2011 Map of Boston

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Boston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Boston and Red Star anchor this upland landscape where the headwaters of several major drainages diverge. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of hollows, including Clifty Hollow, Spoke Plant Hollow, and Eldrige Hollow, which feed into the Kings River, White River, and Little Mulberry Creek. This drainage pattern illustrates the area's position at a significant hydrological divide in the Ozarks, where water begins its journey toward disparate river systems.

Evidence of historical settlement is found at scattered sites like Arbaugh and along the various ridges. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, such as Ratford Cemetery, Buckhorn Cemetery, and Evans Cemetery. Landmark navigation in this densely wooded area is aided by features such as the Boston Lookout Tower and prominent passes including Locust Gap and Muddy Gap. The map also captures the path of Main Prong Big Buffalo Creek as it winds through the eastern portion of the quadrangle.