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2021 Map of Forsyth

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Forsyth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Forsyth serves as the focal point of this Taney County landscape, where the Taney County Courthouse stands near the winding course of Swan Creek. The map details a transition from the structured street grids of the county seat to the outlying settlements of Taneyville, Dickens, and Powersite. The topography is defined by significant bends in the river and deep drainage patterns like Wisdom Hollow and Slough Hollow.

Genealogists can locate numerous small burial grounds across the hills, including Snapp Cem, Brittain Cem, and Ragsdale Cem. Much of the eastern portion of the quadrangle is occupied by the Mark Twain National Forest, while the river's historical importance is signaled by old travel routes such as Hulls Ford Rd and Blackwell Ferry Rd. This area around Kissee Mills and Mildred reflects the enduring rural character of the Ozarks as it appeared in the early 21st century.