2017 Map of Cross Timbers

About this map

Cross Timbers and the surrounding borderlands of Hickory and Benton Counties are defined by a deeply dissected drainage system where the Ozark plateau breaks toward the Pomme de Terre River watershed. The settlement of Cross Timbers sits along a prominent north-south ridge line, served by modern corridors like State Hwy VV. This area retains a significant amount of its pioneer-era heritage, evidenced by numerous rural burial grounds such as the Bethel Campground Cem, Guier Cem, and Davis Cem. The landscape is a network of ridges and narrow valleys, most notably Brushy Hollow, with water moving through Turkey Cr and Starks Creek. Near the eastern edge, the small community of Jordan serves as a secondary landmark. The road network, including Stone Piler Ave and Jackman Ave, follows the contours of the terrain, reflecting the long-standing agricultural and residential patterns of this part of Missouri.