2015 Map of Moody

About this map

The high Ozark plateau of Howell County is defined here by the intricate drainage systems of the S Fork Spring River and Bennetts River. Small rural hubs like Moody and Lebo anchor the southern portion of the sheet, while the northern terrain is marked by family-named hollows and springs that supported upland farming and timbering. The landscape is deeply dissected by features such as Newberry Hollow and Mansfield Hollow, creating a complex network of ridges including Turkeypen Ridge. For family historians, several remote burial sites are documented, including the Mount Zion Cemetery, McElmerry Cemetery, and Davis Cemetery. Numerous natural water sources are mapped throughout the hills, from Lapp Spring to Moody Spring, illustrating the importance of reliable water in this karst topography.