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2015 Map of Cherokee Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Cherokee Pass and the surrounding highlands of the Mark Twain National Forest define this area of Madison County, Missouri. The landscape is heavily dissected by deep hollows and creek beds, notably Twelvemile Cr and Peters Cr, which wind through the township boundaries of T32N and T33N. The settlement patterns reflect a history of rural concentration at Central and Zion, with numerous family-named landmarks such as Little Matthews Mtn and Little Burns Mtn suggesting long-standing local ties to the land.

Local genealogy is well-represented by a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Revelle Cemetery, Antioch Cemetery, and Barber Cemetery. The map also captures several distinct landmarks like Old Mines Hollow and Wildcat Springs Hollow, which point to the historical importance of the region's natural resources and spring systems. The intricate network of county roads and forest routes, such as Madison 401 and Highway JJ, connects these isolated hollows and peaks.