2017 Map of Gainesville NW

About this map

Sheppard Ridge and Preston Flat Ridge define the high ground of this Ozark County landscape, where deep hollows and creek drainages dictate the local navigation. The 2017 terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks such as Ludecker Bald, Glade Knob, and Tater Cave Mtn, reflecting the long-established settlement patterns of this Missouri region. Water is central to the area's layout, with Gardner Lake in the north and the winding course of Lick Creek cutting through the center. For genealogists and local historians, the placement of the Sheppard Cem and Brushy Knob Cemetery provides essential anchors for family research. Modern infrastructure appears in the form of the Rocky Top Airfield and a network of county roads that follow the ridges and valleys, including State Highway AA near Weidensaul Hollow.