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2011 Map of Fiftysix

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fiftysix
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The settlement of Fiftysix anchors this Ozark landscape, where the winding waters of North Sylamore Creek and South Sylamore Creek carve deep hollows through the terrain. This 2011 survey captures the area's transition into a center for outdoor recreation, centered around the North Sylamore Campground and the waters of Gunner Pool Lake, held by the Gunner Pool Lake Dam. Local history is preserved at the Gayler Cemetery and Red Doors Cemetery, while the Stone Drive-In to the southeast indicates the area's cultural landmarks.

Deep valleys like Leatherwood Hollow and Cornfield Hollow define the physical geography, connected by a network of rural roads including Gunner Pool Rd and State Hwy 87. The presence of both Blanchard Spring and the Blanchard Springs Dam highlights the significance of the region's hydrogeology and water management. Small communities like Gayler remain tucked between the ridges, illustrating the persistent rural settlement patterns of Stone County.