2020 Map of Durham

About this map

The White River carves a winding path through this corner of the Ozarks, serving as the primary geographic corridor for the settlements of Durham, Thompson, and Crosses. The landscape is defined by its many named peaks and ridges, including the curiously named Chicken Bristle Mtn and Bushart Mtn, which rise above narrow hollows like Ridley Hollow and Skinner Hollow. This 2020 survey captures the contemporary layout of remote mountain communities where local history is preserved in several small burial grounds such as Walnut Grove Cem, Pinnacle Cem, and Shumate Cem. The area’s rugged character is underscored by the density of high points like High Rock Mtn and Lacy Mtn, which frame the drainage basins of Cannon Creek and Fritts Creek as they flow toward the main river valley.