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2012 Map of Dora

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Dora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The North Fork River carves through this Ozark landscape, defining a region of steep hollows and high points like Bear Mountain and Red Mountain. The map centers on the small communities of Dora, Hebron, and Richville, revealing a rural network of county roads and family-named landmarks. Genealogists will find numerous small burial grounds, including the Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Cudworth Cemetery, and Sweeton Cemetery, which speak to the long-standing settlement of the area.

Evidence of early industry and geography is preserved in names like Steam Mill Hollow and the Dora Sink, while recreation is noted at Hammonds Mill Camp and the North Fork Campground. The terrain is punctuated by significant springs such as Roaring Spring, Blue Spring, and Big Spring, highlighting the complex hydrology that feeds Spring Creek and the main river. This survey provides a clear look at the area's mix of private land, public campgrounds, and the persistent local infrastructure that has served these Missouri communities for generations.