2017 Map of Elsey

About this map

Elsey and the nearby intersection at Cross Roads anchor the settlement patterns of this Missouri landscape, situated where the high Ozark plateaus begin their descent toward the winding waterways of Flat Creek. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of named hollows, including Big Spring Hollow, Gravelly Hollow, and Peavine Hollow, reflecting a legacy of family homesteads and local geography tied to the area's relief. In the southeast, the geography is defined by the sharp meanders of Flat Creek as it feeds into the backwaters of Table Rock Lake, creating distinctive landforms like Horse Shoe Bend and McCord Bend. Local family history is well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds such as Noland Cem, Summers Cem, and Wilson Cem, which are scattered throughout the hills and creek bottoms along routes like State Hwy 173.