2017 Map of Loggers Lake

About this map

Mark Twain National Forest dominates this section of the Ozarks, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges spanning the Dent and Shannon County line. The landscape is deeply incised by drainages such as Barren Fork and Sinking Creek, creating a complex topography that dictated the placement of early settlements and family burial grounds. Local history is preserved in small, scattered sites like Chatman Cemetery, Hanning Cemetery, and Delmar Cemetery, which are often tucked away near named geographic features such as Nash Hollow or Savage Hollow. The map also highlights the recreational and natural significance of the area, featuring Loggers Lake and the associated Loggers Lake Trail. Numerous springs, including Sugar Tree Grove Spring and Highley Spring, further characterize this spring-fed region, illustrating the importance of water sources in the development of the rural Missouri interior.