Loading map...

2021 Map of Gentryville

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Gentryville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Gentryville and Blanche serve as the primary hubs in this section of the Ozarks, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of steep drainages and prominent ridges. The geography is dominated by Bryant Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Brush Cr, Spring Cr, and Trail Cr. Notable elevation points like Abrahams Knob, Simpson Mtn, and the distinctive Devils Rock Pile rise above the surrounding hollows.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial sites preserved here, including Henderson Cem, Eaton Cem, Trail Cem, and Hale Cem. The settlement pattern follows the natural contours, with homes and roads clinging to high ground like Douglas Ridge or Backbone Ridge to avoid the deep incisions of Polepan Hollow and Wolfden Hollow. This survey captures the rural character of the Douglas and Ozark county line, reflecting a landscape still shaped by its historic hollow-and-ridge homesteading roots.