2021 Map of Jam Up Cave

About this map

Jacks Fork winds through the heart of the Ozark National Scenic Riverway in this contemporary look at Shannon County's river-cut landscape. The terrain is defined by its deep hollows and high ridges, featuring prominent landmarks such as Bee Bluff, Chalk Bluff, and Red Bluff. These bluffs overlook a complex hydrographic network where Leatherwood Creek and Jam Up Creek feed into the primary river system. Local history is anchored by several rural burying grounds including Dyer Cem and Turkey Oak Cem, which are situated on the higher ground away from the floodplains. The map also captures the path of State Hwy M and State Hwy O, which connect the scattered homesteads and timbered ridges. This survey illustrates the modern persistence of traditional Ozark land use, where conservation boundaries now protect the natural corridors and springs like Rumer Spring.