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2017 Map of Gainesville

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Gainesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gainesville serves as the focal point of this Ozark County landscape, where the town layout meets a complex network of ridges and deep hollows. The local topography is defined by prominent elevations such as Timbered Knob and Lily Ridge, while the drainage system is anchored by Lick Cr and its various tributaries including Becky Cobb Cr and Harrison Cr. The map reveals a dispersed settlement pattern typical of the Missouri Ozarks, with community life centered around sites like the Gainesville Memorial Airport and several historic burial grounds.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family connections through numerous cemeteries, such as Gainesville Cem, Mammoth Cem, and New Hope Cem. The southern portion of the map is particularly detailed in its naming of terrain features, identifying remote locations like Goon Den Hollow, Persimmon Hollow, and Cane Patch Ridge. This survey provides a clear view of the rural road network, from Old Hwy 160 to the many county routes that navigate the winding valleys and timbered slopes of the region.