2011 Map of Myrtle

About this map

Myrtle anchors the southern edge of this Oregon County landscape, situated near the Arkansas border where a network of county roads converges. The area is defined by a dense system of seasonal and permanent watercourses, including the central path of Mill Creek and the meandering Piney Creek. This 2011 survey reveals a rural Ozark settlement pattern characterized by small, dispersed hamlets such as Guiteau, Garfield, and Jobe, each connected by a labyrinth of routes like Louse Creek Rd. Local history is preserved in small family and community burial grounds, including the Cotton Creek Cemetery and Byrd Cemetery. The geography suggests a long-standing reliance on natural water features, evidenced by named crossing points like Frey Ford and distinct aquatic landmarks such as Mouth of Piney Hole and Shipman Hole along the creek beds.