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2011 Map of Kaintuck Hollow

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Kaintuck Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mill Creek meanders through the karst landscape of Phelps County, Missouri, carving out notable topographic features such as Hardester Hollow and Kaintuck Hollow. This rural landscape is defined by its springs and sinks, with the dramatic King Sink located in the western portion of the quadrangle. The area remains a hub for local history and outdoor activity, anchored by the Mill Creek Recreation Area and the Mill Creek Picnic Area near the creek's northern reaches.

Tracing genealogy and old settlement patterns is possible through several landmarks, including the Western Star School and the tiny community of Vessie. The map reveals a network of Forest Service roads, such as Usfs RD 1581 and US HWY Forest Srvc RD 1592, which connect remote family cemeteries like Kaintuck Cemetery and Mill Creek Cemetery. Further south, the Corn Creek Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the drainages of Corn Creek and Hines Branch.