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2017 Map of Noel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Elk River carves a winding path through this corner of McDonald County, shaping a landscape defined by deep hollows and narrow ridges. The corridor is anchored by the Kansas City Southern railroad, which tracks the river valley through settlements like Lanagan, Elk Springs, and Noel. These communities, along with the nearby Ginger Blue and Riverside Inn, reflect a history tied to both the rails and the water. To the west, the Mount Shira Ch and Shadow Lake mark local centers of activity near the river bends.

Elevated terrain features such as Hall Ridge and Pleasant Ridge rise above the drainage systems of Indian Creek and Mill Creek. The map records numerous family-named and descriptive landmarks, including Crane Nest Hollow, Horner Hollow, and Poole Ford. These features, alongside the natural emergence of Deer Lick Spring, provide a look at the rural Missouri Ozarks as they appeared in 2017, balancing established riverfront settlements with the secluded geography of the surrounding timbered hills.