2014 Map of Fristoe

About this map

The Pomme de Terre River carves a winding path through the Ozark borderlands of Hickory and Benton Counties, where the northern waters are subsumed by the Harry S Truman Reservoir. This landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, characterized by numerous named ravines such as Mining Hollow, Sloan Hollow, and Sugarcamp Hollow that drain toward the river system. The settlement pattern is centered on small rural nodes like Fristoe and Avery, which serve as landmarks along a network of county roads. Genealogists will find a high density of small burial grounds scattered throughout the hills, including Joplin Cemetery, Pippens Cemetery, and the South New Home Cemetery. Significant topographical features like Buzzard Cave Bluff overlook the river valley, illustrating the transition from upland ridges to the sprawling reservoir waters.