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2012 Map of Gatewood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Gatewood and Tucker anchor this rural landscape in the Missouri Ozarks, where the drainage network of the Fourche Creek system dictates the settlement pattern. Small communities and landmarks are interspersed among a series of named ridges and valleys, such as Bald Hill, Reed Hill, and the historically evocative Rebel Hollow. The map provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of the early 21st century, including the Mulvinia Lookout Tower atop Mulvinia Hill, a point of significant local elevation.

Evidence of earlier rural life and communication is found at Celynda Post Office, situated near the headwaters of Dry Creek. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous watercourses like Warm Springs Creek and Bonds Creek, which are navigated by a network of county and forest roads. This map reflects the enduring rural character of Ripley County, where timber and small-scale agriculture remain the primary features of the land.