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2024 Map of Marcella

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Marcella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Saint James and Pleasant Grove serve as the primary hubs in this Stone County landscape, where the topography is defined by the Ozark foothills and deep drainages like Knights Cove. The area exhibits a classic rural Ozark settlement pattern, with communities and cemeteries often situated near prominent water sources or on the high ground between hollows. Local genealogy is well-represented through family-named landmarks and resting places, including the Kelly and Ford Cem, Dugan Cem, and Hyte Cem.

Significant elevations such as Miller Mtn and Davis Mtn overlook a complex network of creeks and hollows, including Bothersome Creek and Hurricane Hollow. The presence of Chalybeate Springs suggests a history of mineral water importance common to this region. Transport follows the natural contours of the land, with E Main St linking the settlements across a terrain carved by Steam Mill Branch and Massey Creek.