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1973 Map of Brushyknob

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Brushyknob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Bryant Creek winds through the southwestern corner of this Ozark landscape, anchoring a rural territory defined by deeply etched hollows and ridges during the early 1970s. The settlement pattern is scattered among several historic communities including Vera Cruz, Champion, and Denlow, each serving as a local focal point for the surrounding farmsteads and timber tracts. The area is heavily intersected by named drainage systems like Bluegrass Creek and Wilson Creek, with numerous springs such as the Callaway Riley Spring providing essential water sources for the upland residents.

Local life is recorded through the persistence of small institutions and landmarks, from the Skyline Sch and Brushyknob Ch to the quiet New Hope Cem. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Rippee State Wildlife Management Area, marking a shift from private agricultural use to public conservation. Dozens of named hollows, including Negro Henry Hollow and McCratic Hollow, reflect the complex topography and local nomenclature of Douglas County.