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1972 Map of Chewey

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Chewey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Illinois River winds through a deeply incised landscape in the early 1970s, marking the boundary between Cherokee and Adair counties. The topography is defined by a dense network of hollows, including Pumpkin, Sawmill, and Winset, which converge toward the river valley. The small settlement of Chewey serves as a focal point in the northeast, while Scraper sits further west along the river bend.

Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks such as Thompson Cem and Kirk Springs. The mapping of Hogshooter Bluff and Hampton Bridge highlights the limited but vital crossing points and geological features that dictated movement in this corner of the Ozark plateau. Cultural and recreational footprints are evident at the Round Hollow Public Access Area, reflecting the area's development for river access and public use.