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2017 Map of Jane

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Big Sugar Creek and Little Sugar Creek carve a winding course through this portion of McDonald County, shaping a landscape defined by dramatic bluffs and named hollows. The settlement of Jane sits as a central crossroads, while the larger community of Pineville occupies the western edge near Wolf Pen Hollow. This area reflects a long history of river-dependent travel, evidenced by the numerous named crossings such as Meadors Ford, Griffin Ford, and Deep Ford.

Upland areas like Polk Mtn and Tatter Knob overlook a network of rural routes, including State HWY W and Cyclone RD, which connect smaller communities like Cyclone and Caverna. The presence of landmarks like Sugar Beach and Crag O Lea suggests a tradition of creek-side recreation and localized land use centered on the valley floors. Genealogists can trace family connections through named terrain features like Miser Hollow, Polly Hollow, and Clemens Bluff.