2017 Map of Kaintuck Hollow

About this map

Mark Twain National Forest dominates this section of the Missouri Ozarks, where deep drainages and spring-fed creeks define the rugged topography south of the Fort Leonard Wood military reservation. The landscape is characterized by a network of named hollows, including Smith Hollow, Hardester Hollow, and Milldam Hollow, which funnel water toward the perennial Mill Creek. A significant system of forest trails, such as the Kaintuck Trail Deer Track and Kaintuck Trail Acorn, provides access to the interior terrain, notably passing the Kaintuck Hollow Natural Bridge. This 2017 survey reveals a scattered settlement pattern of family cemeteries and small rural plots tucked into the valleys. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous burial sites across the quadrangle, from the Cook Western Star Cem in the west to the Yowell Cem on the eastern boundary, illustrating the long-standing community ties to these specific Missouri hillsides.