1955 Map of Garrison

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Swan Creek and its many tributaries carve through the central Ozark landscape of the Mark Twain National Forest along the Christian and Taney County line. In the mid-1950s, this area was defined by its scattered rural institutions, including Oak Wood Ch, Pine Ridge Ch, and Middleton Ch. The settlement of Garrison serves as a local hub near the winding Barbers Creek, while Helphrey Hill stands to the south near its namesake cemetery. Local lore is etched into the topography with features such as Bald Knobber Cave and Stoner Cave, reflecting the region's cultural history. The network of hollows, from Packout Hollow to Gravelly Hollow, illustrates a traditional upland settlement pattern where homes and small cemeteries like Peace Cem are tucked into the sheltered drainages and ridges.