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2021 Map of Brownbranch

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Brownbranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Brownbranch and the surrounding Ozark woodlands of Mark Twain National Forest define this landscape where Douglas, Taney, and Ozark counties converge. The terrain is deeply incised by Beaver Creek and its many tributaries, including Jack Br, Bear Br, and Caney Cr. This network of hollows, such as Peckerwood Hollow and Homestead Hollow, dictates the historical settlement patterns, with small communities like Rome and McClurg situated near the watercourses.

Genealogists will find an exceptional density of family burial grounds throughout these hills, including Summers Cem, Horner Cem, and Sherrodd Cem. These sites, often located on high ground above the creek beds, provide a map of the area's early family history. The road network, consisting of routes like State Hwy DD and various county roads, follows the ridges and valleys, connecting the scattered Walker Hills landmarks to the primary drainage of the region.