2017 Map of Clearwater Dam

About this map

The Black River flows through this Ozark landscape, dominated by the significant engineering of the Clearwater Dam and the resulting reservoir of Clearwater Lake. This modern survey illustrates the complex topography of the region, where numerous named hollows like McMillan Hollow and Mail Route Hollow drain into the river system. The map reveals a pattern of dispersed settlement, with community centers such as Pinedale Valley and Webb Valley serving as anchors for the rural road network. Local history is deeply etched into the land through a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Buffington Cem, Seematter Cem, and Skiles Cem. The presence of several natural springs, such as Mann Spring and Lucy Spring, indicates the karst geology characteristic of this part of the Missouri interior, while named high points like Red Hill and Round Mtn provide vertical relief against the deep river valleys.