2024 Map of Fiftysix

About this map

The Ozark National Forest dominates this section of Stone County, where the topography is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges. The protected waters of the North Sylamore Creek-Wild and Scenic River carve through the center of the sheet, supported by tributaries like Roasting Ear Creek and Lick Fork. Settlement patterns are concentrated along the winding ridge roads and valley floors, with the community of Fiftysix situated in the western portion and Gayler to the east. For those researching local families, the presence of the Gayler Cem and Red Doors Cem provides specific points of interest. The landscape is also shaped by numerous named hollows, such as Herald Hollow and Petrie Cave Hollow, reflecting the traditional nomenclature of the Ozark interior. Near the southern border, the terrain rises toward Cow Mtn, overlooking the edge of Mountain View.