2017 Map of Montauk

About this map

Montauk Springs serves as a focal point in this 2017 survey, feeding the headwaters of the Current River within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The landscape is defined by the Salem Upland and an intricate network of deep hollows, such as Hoosier Hollow and Crabtree Hollow, which drain into the many branches of Ashley Creek. For those tracing family histories, several burial grounds are scattered throughout the hills, including Montauk Cem, Paterson Cem, and Mount Olive Cem. The map illustrates a rural settlement pattern where life follows the valley floors and spring-fed streams, with nodes of activity at Montauk and Ashley Creek. Significant hydrological features like Tan Vat Hole and Pigeon Creek underscore the area's importance as a conserved river corridor at the junction of Dent, Texas, and Shannon Counties.