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1950 Map of Kaintuck Hollow

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Kaintuck Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Mill Creek and its many tributaries carve through the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest in this mid-century Missouri interior. The landscape is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, supporting a scattered rural community centered around local institutions. Educational and spiritual life is well-documented, from the Mill Creek Ch to the Western Star Sch (Abandoned), alongside numerous family-named hollows like Hardester Hollow and Smoky Hollow.

Strategic vantage points such as the Knotwell Lookout Tower and Corn Creek Lookout Tower overlook the timbered terrain, while unique geological features like the Natural Bridge and King Sink underscore the region's karst topography. Water sources are critical to the local geography, evidenced by named springs including Wilkins Spring, Yelton Spring, and Elm Spring. This map provides a detailed view of the Missouri Ozarks' social and physical structure before modern development altered these traditional forest settlements.