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2017 Map of Iron Mountain Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Iron Mountain Lake and the rugged peaks of the Saint Francois Mountains anchor this 2017 survey of the Missouri Ozarks. The landscape is defined by its topographic extremes, ranging from the high elevations of Stono Mtn and Wolf Mtn to the deeply carved ravines of South Spring Hollow and Seego Hollow. This modern snapshot of the area shows a complex mix of protected lands within the Mark Twain National Forest and established residential developments.

Genealogists will find significant local history preserved in several rural burial grounds, including the German Cem, Weiss Cem, and Pilot Knob Cem. The map traces the winding paths of the Saint Francis River and its tributaries like Brewers Cr, which have long shaped the settlement patterns of towns like Doe Run and Mineral City. From the private aviation at Dove Airstrip to the recreational waters of Lake Avalon, the map illustrates how human activity integrates into this complex geological terrain.