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2012 Map of Chewey

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Chewey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Illinois River carves a deep path through Adair County in this 2012 survey, defining a landscape of sharp ridges and secluded hollows. The settlement of Chewey sits near the eastern bank, connected to the western shores by the Hampton Bridge. To the west, the community of Scraper occupies the high ground above the river valley. Genealogists and local historians will find the Thompson Cem located in the uplands, a quiet landmark amidst the area's timbered terrain.

The map reveals a complex network of ridgeline roads, such as Red Fern Ridge Rd and Hampton Ridge Rd, which trace the high points between drainage basins like Winset Hollow and Sawmill Hollow. To the south, the terrain levels out into the broad Pumpkin Flats, contrasting with the dramatic river overlooks at Hogshooter Bluff and Pine Bluff. These features, alongside named water sources like Kirk Springs, illustrate the traditional settlement patterns where life followed the movement of the water and the contours of the Ozark foothills.