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2015 Map of Bucyrus

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Bucyrus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Bucyrus serves as a central hub in this section of Texas County, situated where several local roads converge amidst the Ozark landscape. The area is defined by the winding course of the Big Piney River and the Little Piney River, which carve deep valleys such as Hungry Hollow and Emery Hollow into the terrain. Distinctive geological features like White Rock Bluff and The Narrows indicate the sharp relief of the river corridors, while Dripping Springs marks a specific point of interest along the water's edge.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and creek bottoms, with small communities including Bado, Clara, Lundy, and Dykes connected by a network of rural routes. For those researching local history or genealogy, the map identifies key sites such as Emery Chapel Cemetery and Rocky Branch Cemetery. The distribution of these small settlements and the naming of features like Plum Valley suggest a long-standing rural economy rooted in the geography of the Piney River forks.