2017 Map of Keltner

About this map

Keltner and Ongo anchor this landscape along the border of Christian and Douglas Counties, where the high ground of Marshfield Ridge gives way to a network of steep hollows and narrow ridges. Much of the southern and central terrain is preserved within the Mark Twain National Forest, characterized by landmarks such as Harmon Ridge and Turnip Knob. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of family-named burial grounds like Harvill Cem, Maggard Cem, and Hall Cem. The drainage patterns of Swan Cr and its many tributaries, including Little Cedar Cr and Sugar Camp Cr, dictate the layout of early roads and small settlements like Old Merritt. This topography reflects the typical Ozark pattern of ridgeline travel and valley-bottom habitation, with isolated springs such as Harmon Spring serving as vital landmarks for local residents.