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2020 Map of Mountain View SW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mountain View SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Deeply dissected plateaus and winding hollows characterize this portion of Stone County southwest of Mountain View. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage patterns, where Lick Fork and Turkey Creek cut through numerous named ridges such as Blue Mtn and Halapane Ridge. This topography has historically dictated the settlement pattern, with residences and roads clustered on more level ground near East Richwoods and West Richwoods.

Genealogists can trace local lineage through several small burial sites, including Finch Cem and Fredonia Cem. The map reveals the intricate local geography of family-named landmarks like Price Hollow, Benton Hollow, and Pelahan Hollow, which are often the only markers of early homesteads in these narrow valleys. The network of county roads, such as Co RD 6, follows the natural contours of the Ozark foothills, linking these isolated hollows to the larger community of Mountain View.