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2015 Map of Ellsinore

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ellsinore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ellsinore anchors this corner of the Ozark Foothills where the borders of Carter, Wayne, and Butler Counties converge. The landscape is defined by the heavy timber of the Mark Twain National Forest, intersected by a network of drainage systems including Cane Creek and Brushy Cr. Smaller settlements and gathering points like Upalika and Brush Arbor are scattered throughout the hills, connected by forest roads and rural routes such as State Hwy A.

Genealogical interest is particularly high given the distribution of family-named landmarks and burial sites across the terrain. From the Robertson Cemetery in the northwest to the Kearney Cemetery further south, these locations provide a physical record of the area's early residents. The map also detail various hollows and valleys, such as Horseshoe Valley, Kelley Valley, and Seed Tick Hollow, which illustrate the traditional naming conventions of the region's topographies. Small water bodies like Condrays Lake and Upalika Pond dot the forest, marking the persistent intersection of private land and public timber reserves.