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2017 Map of Moore

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Moore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Moore and Dickey Junction anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Ozark National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the Boston Mountains define the local geography. The map reveals a deeply dissected plateau, characterized by named hollows and ridges like Big Mid Ridge and Jack Jones Hollow that have long shaped travel and settlement patterns in this part of the Ozarks. Genealogists and local historians can locate Hill Cem north of Dickey Junction, a vital landmark for families rooted in this backcountry.

Water plays a central role in the terrain, with Richland Creek and Falling Water Creek carving paths through the steep topography. The presence of the Ozark Highlands Trail and the OHT Stack Rock Spur highlights the area's transition from an extractive timber and agricultural economy to one focused on recreation and conservation within the forest boundaries. Notable peaks such as Bill Hill Peak and Stump Mountain provide prominent reference points across the Newton and Searcy county line.