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2020 Map of Green Forest

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Green Forest
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Green Forest serves as the primary hub for this portion of Carroll County, with its residential grid and cemeteries like Glenwood Cem and Norris Cem anchoring the community. The surrounding countryside is defined by an intricate network of hollows and ridges, where family-named landmarks such as Brawley Hollow and Hoppins Hollow suggest a long history of local settlement. To the south, the village of Rule sits near the headwaters of Osage Creek, while the landscape to the west is dominated by prominent heights including Anderson Mtn and Crystal Mtn.

Hydrography plays a critical role in the area's geography, with Yocum Cr and Dry Cr cutting through the uplands. This 2020 record of the terrain preserves the locations of numerous rural burial grounds, including the Zion Hill Cem and Mountain View Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing regional family roots. The map also details complex geological features like Schriborough Canyon and Devils Pocket.