2015 Map of Gainesville NW

About this map

Gardner Lake and Herd Lake sit within a dissected landscape of Ozark County, where steep-sided hollows and prominent knobs define the physical geography. The terrain is marked by family-named landmarks such as Barker Hollow, Elliot Hollow, and Owens Hollow, alongside ridges like Sheppard Ridge. This 2015 survey reveals a network of county roads, including Co Road 121 and Co Road 108, that navigate around high points like Timber Knob and Stony Knob. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites, including Loftis Cemetery, Sheppard Cemetery, and Brushy Knob Cemetery. The drainage patterns are clear, with Spring Cr and Pine Cr cutting through the hills, while names like Stillhouse Hollow and Mineral Hill provide clues to the past rural industries and occupations of the region.