2012 Map of Mill Spring

About this map

The Black River carves a winding path through this portion of Wayne County, dictating the settlement patterns of Mill Spring, Leeper, and Gaylor. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, many bearing family names like Evans Hollow, Johnson Hollow, and Kelley Valley, which suggest generations of local land use. Genealogical interest is high here, with numerous burial sites scattered across the landscape, including Bowles Cemetery, Self Cemetery, and Leeper Cemetery. North of the river, Piedmont Municipal Airport serves as a modern landmark, while the southern reaches of the map transitions into the more secluded geography of Bunkers Knob and the Middle Brushy Creek drainage. Notable topographic features such as The Gulf and Tacketts Pocket further illustrate the distinct karst-like hydrology of this Ozark region.