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2020 Map of Lurton

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Lurton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Lurton serves as a focal point in this portion of the Ozark National Forest, where the terrain of the Boston Mountains dictates the path of travel and habitation. High elevations like Hudson Mtn and Sassafras Knob overlook a network of deep hollows, including Boss Hollow and Meeks Hollow. The cultural landscape is marked by the Tarlton Cem near Tarlton Flats, illustrating the long-standing community ties to these highlands.

Hydrology and recreation are central to the area's character, with the Richland Creek Wild and Scenic River flowing through the southern reaches. Numerous drainages such as Big Cr and Cave Cr carve through the limestone, while the Ozark Highlands Trail winds across the ridges and through Greenhaw Hollow. Distinctive landmarks like Sams Throne and Shulers Point provide significant navigational and geological interest within this protected forest landscape.