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2020 Map of Cotter NW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cotter NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Midway sits at the heart of this landscape, where the plateau of the Ozarks meets the complex, winding arms of Bull Shoals Lake. The terrain is defined by deep incisions from waterways like Little Music Cr and the Gunnel Fork, which have carved out distinct topographical features such as Wilson Bluff and Stave Mill Hollow. Along the Missouri-Arkansas border, the map reveals a mosaic of named hollows and ridges that reflect long-standing local nomenclature, including Stallion Hollow and Linley Ridge.

Modern infrastructure, notably the Pine Mountain Airpark, contrasts with the older land patterns of timber and small-scale agriculture. The lake's presence has transformed the area, isolating high points like Ozark Isle and creating deep inlets such as Barren Bay. This documentation of Marion County captures the intersection of traditional highland geography with 20th-century water management and recreation.