2017 Map of McNatt

About this map

McNatt and the surrounding McDonald County landscape are defined by a complex network of deeply incised valleys and named hollows that dictate the region's rural character. The settlement of McNatt sits near the confluence of Indian Creek and Elkhorn Cr, while the southern reaches of the map are anchored by the crossing at McCullough Ford on Big Sugar Creek. This rugged terrain in the Ozark plateau is marked by evocative local place names like Coal Mine Hill, Salt Lick Gap, and Thief Hollow, suggesting a history tied to small-scale extraction and early livestock grazing. Small communities such as Erie and Plainview serve as the primary hubs connected by a winding network of county roads. The abundance of named hollows, including Hungry Hollow, Polly Hollow, and Mud Springs Hollow, provides a detailed record of the local topography and naming conventions used by generations of Missouri residents.