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2012 Map of Garrison

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Garrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Swan Creek and its many tributaries carve through the upland landscape of Christian County, defining the settlement patterns of this Missouri region. Small communities such as Garrison and Swan are situated along the winding valley floors, connected by a network of rural routes like Peace Rd and Cromwell Rd. The geography is characterized by prominent high ground, including Blue Ridge, Devreaux Ridge, and Garrison Ridge, which overlook numerous named hollows such as Hodge Hollow and Poague Hollow.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds documented on this 2012 survey, including Peace Cemetery, Swan Cemetery, and Helphrey Cemetery near Helphrey Hill. The map also captures several isolated locales such as Low Gap, Saunders, and Pine Ridge, providing a clear view of the rural infrastructure and land use in the southern Missouri Ozarks before more recent developments altered the local character.