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2011 Map of Hunter

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hunter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

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Hunter serves as the primary hub in this corner of Carter County, characterized by a transition from the valley floor of Little Grassy Valley into the forested uplands. The local infrastructure reveals layers of transportation history, including the presence of Old Tram Rd, which hints at former timber or industrial rail activity near the settlement. Water resources are prominent throughout the landscape, ranging from natural features like Elm Springs Lake and the North Prong Little Black River to the Rozark Incorporated Reservoir and Wallace Lake.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-distributed burial sites, including Highland Cemetery near the main townsite, as well as Raymers Cemetery and White Mill Cemetery further north. The area around Pinewoods Lake and the Pinewoods Lake Campground indicates a mid-century focus on recreation and conservation, supported by landmarks like the Hunter Lookout Tower which overlooks the surrounding timberland and winding creek systems such as Tenmile Creek and Middle Brushy Creek.