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2017 Map of Fern

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Winfrey, Locke, and Fern are the primary settlements within this section of the Ozark National Forest, where the terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes and a dense network of watercourses. The landscape is marked by prominent peaks such as Mount Gaylor and Wakefield Mtn, separated by deeply carved features like Devils Canyon and Rattlesnake Hollow. Local history is anchored at the Pense Cem and Locke Cem, while recreation is centered around Lake Shepherd Springs and the Ozark Highlands Trail.

Water systems play a crucial role in the topography, with Frog Bayou and Hurricane Cr cutting through the highlands. Notable natural landmarks like The Narrows and Peters Point illustrate the narrow ridgelines and steep drops characteristic of the Crawford and Franklin County line. This area shows a persistent pattern of rural habitation and forest management, where old routes like Bidville Rd and Old Locke Rd provide access to remote mountain gaps and hollows.