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1983 Map of Mountain Grove

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Mountain Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Marshfield and Mountain Grove anchor a landscape defined by the upper reaches of several major Missouri river systems in the early 1980s. The region exhibits a distinct pattern of ridge-top settlements and valley drainage, with the Burlington Northern Railroad running a parallel course to U.S. Highway 60 through Seymour, Mansfield, and Norwood. This transportation corridor reflects the historical development of these Ozark plateau towns, while more remote communities like Competition and Lynchburg remain tied to the surrounding agricultural and timbered lands.

Waterways such as the Gasconade River, Big Piney River, and James River originate or flow through these highlands, carving a complex topography of bluffs and hollows. Large tracts of the Mark Twain National Forest and specialized areas like the Wilber Allen Memorial State Wildlife Area underscore the region's managed wilderness character. Local history is preserved in smaller landmarks, including Vance Cem, Union Chapel, and the high point at Forkners Hill.