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2017 Map of Branch

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Little Niangua River meanders through the heart of this Ozark landscape, marking the convergence of Hickory, Camden, and Dallas Counties. The rural settlement of Almon sits at the junction of country roads, while the community of Branch anchors the eastern edge of the quadrangle. This 2017 survey details the complex network of drainage basins that feed the river system, including Cahoochie Cr and the winding Gooseneck Br.

Local history and genealogy are preserved in the locations of the Little Niangua Cem and Stanton Cem, which serve as landmarks among the ridges. The landscape is characterized by its numerous named hollows and creek branches, such as Coffee Hollow and Macks Cr, illustrating a topography defined by water and wood. Modern infrastructure, including State Hwy W and State Hwy PP, follows the high ground between these deep-cut tributaries.