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2011 Map of Briar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Current River carves a winding path through this corner of the Ozarks, creating a series of notable river features such as Round Bay, Dark Bay, and the deep water of Bay Mill Eddy. These riparian corridors historically defined local movement, with the Deer Leap area now serving as a recreational anchor at Deer Leap Campground. High points like Macedonia Lookout and Fuse Hill watch over a landscape defined by an intricate network of hollows, including Tar Kiln Hollow and Possum Hollow.

Small settlements such as Briar and Carie are established along the southern roads, where the Carie Post Office remains a local landmark near Tattle Creek. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several family and community burial grounds, including Shirley Cemetery, Rosson Cemetery, and Chestnut Cemetery. The presence of Ripley Lake and various forks of Buffalo Creek further illustrate the water-dependent settlement patterns of Ripley County.