2017 Map of Houston

About this map

Houston serves as the central hub of this Missouri Ozarks landscape, where the plateau terrain is carved by the Big Piney River and its numerous tributaries. The map reveals a community structured around civic and educational life, featuring the Texas County Technical Institute and the Houston Memorial Airport. The surrounding countryside is defined by the deep valleys of the Mark Twain National Forest, with family-named hollows such as Cathcart Hollow and Emery Hollow highlighting the historical settlement patterns of the region. Local genealogy is well-supported by the presence of several established burial grounds, including Pine Lawn Cem and the County Farm Cem. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, with Indian Cr and Hog Cr winding through the southern reaches, while the Mineral Spring in the north points to the natural resources that historically drew settlers to Texas County.