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1978 Map of Davisville

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Davisville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Davisville serves as a focal point within the Mark Twain National Forest, where the winding course of Huzzah Creek dictates the local geography. The landscape is defined by its numerous family-named cemeteries and rural landmarks, such as Fox Theater Ch and Lookout Ch, which speak to the area's genealogical depth. To the north, the small settlement of Pyatt is situated near the St Louis - San Francisco rail line, illustrating the historical importance of rail transport in these Ozark hollows.

The topography is a complex network of ridges and deep ravines like Jim Tom Hollow and Sugartree Hollow, punctuated by prominent peaks including Bald Knob and Hedley Knob. Water features are abundant, ranging from the recreational Holiday Lake and Davisville Campground to the subterranean influence of Woodlock Spring and several named sinkholes. The map captures the quiet transition of this Missouri interior in the late 1970s, balancing natural forest preservation with small-scale rural infrastructure.