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2024 Map of Forum

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Forum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

War Eagle Creek and the Kings River carve a dissected landscape through this portion of Madison County, framing a region defined by its narrow hollows and high ridges. The settlement pattern follows the drainage of the creeks, with Forum situated near the headwaters of Holman Creek and Alabam located further south along the winding road network. The map reveals the shift from Old Alabam to its more contemporary namesake, providing a geographic record of local movement and community development.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial sites, including McClain Cem in the north and Alabam Cem near the southern settlements. Prominent landmarks such as Diera Mtn and Postoak Gap define the horizon, while numerous designated wildlife management areas, such as Wma 10A and Wma 13, indicate the importance of the timbered uplands for conservation and recreation in this part of the Ozarks.