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2011 Map of Flatwoods

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Black River meanders across the northern portion of this Ripley County landscape, its course marked by numerous historic crossing points such as Greenville Ford, Paterson Ford, Pennington Ford, and Slayton Ford. This river-centric topography is defined by a series of named drainages and hollows, including Brushy Hollow and Last Chance Hollow, reflecting a long history of rural land use. The settlement at Flatwoods serves as a central point, surrounded by a network of county roads that connect isolated landmarks like Pennington Mill and the Waldemer Flying W Ranch Airport.

Genealogists will find significant value in the high density of burial sites recorded here, including Spring Hill Cemetery, Center Hill Cemetery, Stevens Cemetery, and McCluskey Cemetery. The map also documents the locations of local service hubs like the Dryden Post Office and Ernest Post Office, alongside the small community of Gamburg. These labels provide a detailed view of the social geography and family-named landmarks of this Missouri region as it existed in the early 21st century.