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2017 Map of McDowell

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of McDowell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Flat Creek and Calton Cr dominate the drainage patterns of this Barry County landscape, carving a complex network of hollows through the terrain. The settlement of McDowell sits at a critical junction of local transit where State Hwy VV and Farm Rd 2070 meet near the banks of Little Flat Cr. Further south, the community of Star City is positioned along State Hwy U, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural homesteads.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documented locations of Sparks Cem and Bullington Cem, which provide anchors for family history in the region. The map reveals a deeply dissected topography defined by numerous named features such as Bennett Ridge and family-named landmarks like Todd Hollow and Gunter Hollow. Essential water sources, including Hilton Spring and Wall Bluff Spring, indicate the historical importance of natural springs for both livestock and domestic use in this Missouri upland.