2021 Map of McDowell

About this map

Flat Creek and its many tributaries carve a complex network of narrow valleys through Barry County, Missouri, creating a landscape defined by names like Sugartree Hollow, Onion Hollow, and Swallow Bluff Hollow. The small community of McDowell sits at the confluence of Little Flat Cr and the main branch, while Star City is situated further south among the ridges. For those researching local family history, several burial sites are documented across the terrain, including Bethel Cem in the north and Sparks Cem near Dog Hollow. The presence of Log Church Memorial Gardens and Bullington Cem further highlights the area's established rural character. Natural water sources are abundant, with Hilton Spring, Brights Spring, and Wall Bluff Spring emerging from the limestone-heavy topography between Bennett Ridge and the winding creek beds.