2020 Map of Hector

About this map

Hector and surrounding Pope County settlements like Caglesville, Welcome, and Buttermilk are defined by a complex network of creeks and prominent ridges. The landscape is marked by substantial vertical relief, with White Oak Mtn to the north and Buck Mtn and Iron Ore Mtn further south. This area includes a significant portion of the Ozark National Forest, where steep drainages for Hurricane Cr and Bradley Cr cut through the timberland. Family and community history is anchored by numerous burial grounds throughout the countryside, including the Campground Cem and Walnut Grove Cem. Local infrastructure is characterized by winding secondary roads like Stafford Rd and Iron Ore Mtn Rd, reflecting the area's agricultural and forest-service roots. Water resources are plentiful, ranging from the Illinois Bayou to the West-Fork-Point-Remove-Cr Site 10 Reservoir, illustrating the varied hydrography of this Ozark foothills region.