2012 Map of Nichols Knob

About this map

The North Fork River carves a winding path through this portion of Douglas County, defining a landscape of high ridges and named hollows. Small communities and river crossings like Topaz, Florilla, and Osborn Crossing serve as central points in a network of rural roads such as State Hwy E and Co Rd 181-288. The map documents numerous family-named or descriptive terrain features, including Brushy Mill Hollow, Toothpick Ridge, and Nichols Knob. These names often reflect early pioneer settlement patterns and the local geography of the Missouri Ozarks. Natural water sources are prominent throughout the area, with several named springs such as Hoots Spring, Mint Spring, and Fiddle Springs located near the river and its tributaries like Indian Creek and Clifty Creek. For those tracing family history, the Bittick Cemetery is a notable landmark situated north of the river.