2021 Map of Many Springs

About this map

The town of Alton sits at the edge of the Mark Twain National Forest, where the landscape of Oregon County is defined by an intricate network of hollows and springs. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Many Springs Cem, Cave Spring Cem, and Oak Hill Cem, are scattered across the terrain, reflecting a long history of rural settlement. The northern reaches are bounded by the Eleven Point Wild and Scenic River, passing near topographic landmarks like Devils Backbone. This area, managed under the t24n r4w and t24n r3w township boundaries, demonstrates the typical Ozark pattern of deep valleys like Bat Cave Hollow and Sisco Hollow separated by ridges. Many water sources, including Williams Spring and Cave Spring, emphasize the karst geology that has historically supported small communities like Lulu.