2015 Map of Montauk

About this map

Montauk Springs serves as a central hydrological feature for this portion of the Ozarks, feeding the cold waters of the Current River as it flows south through the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The landscape is defined by the Salem Upland and a dense network of hollows, including Hoosier Hollow and Crabtree Hollow, which illustrate the region's complex drainage into Pigeon Cr and Ashley Cr. This 2015 survey reveals a rural Missouri landscape where small settlements like Montauk and Ashley Creek are anchored by family-named landmarks. Several historic burial grounds, such as Paterson Cemetery, Cole Cemetery, and Mount Olive Cemetery, are scattered across the hills, offering critical locations for genealogical research. The map also identifies local landmarks like the Tan Vat Hole and The S Turn, reflecting the intimate geographic nomenclature used by the local community.