2017 Map of Jam Up Cave

About this map

The Ozark National Scenic Riverway protects the winding path of the Jacks Fork as it carves through Shannon County, defined by prominent river features like Bee Bluff, Chalk Bluff, and Red Bluff. This landscape is characterized by a dense network of hollows, including Stillhouse Hollow, Dark Hollow, and Fly Blow Hollow, which feed into the primary waterways. Settlement patterns follow the higher ground and ridge lines, such as Jenny Ridge and Angel Ridge, while agricultural and domestic life is anchored by family and community sites like Turkey Oak Cem and Duncan Cem. To the south, the periphery of Birch Tree connects to the rural road network, including State Hwy ZZ and State Hwy M. Smaller tributaries like Jam Up Cr and Leatherwood Cr create a complex drainage system through the karst topography of the Missouri Ozarks.