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2021 Map of Des Arc NE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Des Arc NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Saint Francois Mountains dominate the western portion of this landscape, characterized by complex drainage systems and isolated settlements within the Mark Twain National Forest. Small communities such as Minimum and Jewett anchor the lower elevations, while numerous family burying grounds, including Black Mountain Cem, White Cem, and Shoemaker Cem, are scattered across the terrain. These sites offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Missouri, tracing the settlement patterns along the many hollows and creek beds.

Water plays a central role in the regional geography, with Crane Lake and the winding course of Marble Creek providing local landmarks. The intricate network of hollows—such as Jordan Hollow, Reader Hollow, and White Hollow—illustrates how the topography influenced the development of early roads like State HWY C and State HWY FF. This map details the intersection of the Iron Co and Madison Co lines, reflecting the rural character of the area where forest service routes and county roads provide the primary infrastructure.