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1955 Map of Garrison

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Garrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Swan Creek and its many tributaries, including Barbers Creek and Surratt Creek, dominate this mid-century landscape on the border of Christian and Taney Counties. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges like Garrison Ridge and Devreaux Ridge, much of which is contained within the Mark Twain National Forest. The small settlement of Garrison serves as a local hub, while the surrounding hollows—such as Peckout Hollow and Poague Hollow—reflect the traditional Ozark settlement patterns of the 1950s.

Local social life is anchored by rural institutions like Oak Wood Ch, Pine Ridge Ch, and Middleton Sch. Genealogists will find several burial grounds, including Peace Cem and Helphrey Cem, located near Helphrey Hill. Geologic features such as Stoner Cave and Bald Knobby Cave suggest the karst topography common to this part of Missouri, while the winding Sloan Creek and Max Creek provide further landmarks for those tracing ancestral land holdings or historic footpaths.