2011 Map of Moore

About this map

Richland Creek and its many tributaries, including Falling Water Creek and Long Devils Fork, define the drainage patterns of this upland terrain in the Ozarks. Small, isolated settlements like Moore, Iceledo, and Dickey Junction are connected by a network of winding county roads such as Searcy 12 Hwy and Ben Hur Cemetery Rd. The landscape is a complex system of named hollows and peaks, suggesting a history of subsistence living and specialized land use in areas like Cherry Flat and Big Middle Ridge. The presence of the Hill Cemetery and the Richland Recreation Area points to the dual nature of this region as both a place of deep-rooted family history and a modern destination for outdoor recreation. Numerous family-named landmarks like Blaylock Knob, Sutton Knob, and Meeks Hollow provide essential clues for genealogists tracing ancestral landholdings in Newton County.