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2017 Map of Garwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Garwood sits along the Reynolds Co Carter Co line in a landscape defined by deep valleys and timbered hollows. The settlement pattern here is dictated by the drainage of Carter Cr and Big Brushy Cr, with local roads like State Hwy D and State Hwy H following the narrow ridgelines and creek beds. This terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and hollows, including Bear Spring Hollow and Buchanan Valley, reflecting the deep-rooted local history of the region.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific cemetery locations throughout the quadrangle, such as Smith Cem, Odell Cem, and Hoskins Cem. These sites, often located near private roads like Co Rd 568 or perched on ridges like Latty Valley Ridge, provide clear evidence of early rural homesteads. The presence of Miller Lake and several forks of Webb Cr further illustrate the water-dependent nature of the local economy and settlement in these Missouri hills.