2024 Map of Botkinburg

About this map

Archey Creek and its many tributaries, including Akins Creek and Hartslugg Creek, define the drainage patterns of this Van Buren County landscape. Small settlements and crossroads like Botkinburg and Dennard anchor the local geography, connected by a network of winding roads such as Peyton Mountain Rd and Rocky Hill Rd. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations like Chinkapin Ridge and Clinton Mtn, with local family history preserved in numerous burial grounds including Lunceford Cem and Woolum Cem. The map reveals a rural Ozark character where ridges and hollows, such as Zack Hollow, dictate the placement of homes and small community centers. Genealogists will find value in the specific placement of these cemeteries and named homestead areas like Rocky Hill and Salem Gem during the early 21st century.