2015 Map of Greer

About this map

Turners Mill and the settlement of Greer anchor this survey of the northern Ozarks, where the Eleven Point River carves through a landscape defined by springs and hollows. The area is heavily marked by its water resources, most notably the massive flow from Greer Spring and the recreational waters of McCormack Lake. Deep within the Mark Twain National Forest, the map reveals a history of isolated communities and family sites, evidenced by numerous named cemeteries such as Saints Cemetery, Ross Cemetery, and Falling Spring Cemetery. The topography is a complex network of drainage systems like Thomasville Hollow and Douglas Hollow, while landmarks such as Brawley Bluff and McFry Ford indicate how early residents navigated this terrain. The distribution of sites like Carters Shop Hollow and Van Winkle Hollow suggests a legacy of local industry and homesteading tucked into the narrow valleys of Oregon County.