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2020 Map of Boston

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Boston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Boston and Red Star anchor this upland landscape within the Ozark National Forest, where the topography is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges. The map reveals a complex system of trails and headwaters, including the Ozark Highlands Trail and the Trail Of The Ancients, which navigate the high ground around Smith Ridge. Family and community history is preserved through scattered burial grounds like Ratford Cem and Buckhorn Cem, often located near small settlements such as Arbaugh.

The presence of Spoke Plant Hollow suggests the area's past timber and manufacturing ties, while the Buffalo Wild And Scenic River corridor highlights the region's protected natural status. Numerous seasonal drainages like Beech Hurricane Cr and Little Mulberry Cr carve through the terrain, separated by high points such as Locust Gap and Muddy Gap, illustrating the traditional isolation and rugged navigation required in these Ozark highlands.