2021 Map of Clearwater Dam

About this map

Clearwater Dam anchors this part of the Black River valley, holding back the expansive waters of Clearwater Lake at the border of Reynolds and Wayne counties. The landscape is defined by the Ozark Plateau's characteristic dissected topography, where dozens of named hollows like Brawley Hollow, McMillan Hollow, and Scaggs Hollow drain into the river system. This 2021 survey reveals a quiet rural region of dispersed settlements such as Pinedale Valley and Webb Valley, connected by a network of local roads including State Hwy CC and State Hwy H. For genealogists, the map is particularly useful for locating family burial grounds, preserving the locations of the Doe Run Cem, Skiles Cem, and Helvey Cem. The prominence of local bluffs, such as Charlton Bluff and Finley Bluff, highlights the river's influence on the local terrain and settlement patterns.