2015 Map of McDowell

About this map

McDowell and Star City anchor this Barry County landscape, where a dense network of valleys and ridges defines the local geography. The area is characterized by numerous named hollows, such as Camp Bliss Hollow and Swallow Bluff Hollow, reflecting a long history of local place-naming tied to the undulating terrain. Water is a central feature of the district, with Little Flat Cr and Flat Creek joined by several notable springs, including Hilton Spring and Wall Bluff Spring. For those researching family history, the map identifies key landmarks like Bullington Cemetery and Sparks Cemetery. The presence of Brights Spring Knoll and Bennett Ridge suggests a landscape where movement was traditionally dictated by the winding creek beds and the high ground between them.