2015 Map of Johnson Shut-Ins

About this map

Monterey and the small settlement of Munger define the settled pockets of this corner of the Saint Francois Mountains. This terrain is dominated by high peaks and steep hollows, including Proffit Mtn, Bell Mtn, and Church Mtn. The landscape is notably marked by the engineering of the Upper Reservoir and Lower Reservoir, which utilize the natural drop in elevation near Taum Sauk Cr for power generation. For those tracing family histories in the region, several small burial sites are documented across the hills, such as Chapman Cemetery, Hasty Cemetery, and Fitzgerald Cemetery. These sites, along with the East Fork Black River, illustrate a community shaped by the narrow valleys and the bounds of the Mark Twain National Forest.