2020 Map of Onia

About this map

Onia serves as a central point in this part of Stone County, where the landscape is defined by the winding drainages of Roasting Ear Cr and Panther Cr. The map illustrates a rural settlement pattern concentrated along ridge roads and creek bottoms, with small communities like Alco, Timbo, and Newnata connected by a network of county roads. Large portions of the terrain fall within the Ozark National Forest, particularly in the northern reaches near Sugar Hollow and Murry Treat Hollow. Family history is well-preserved through numerous small burial grounds, including Stevens Cem, Purdue Cem, and Smithee Cem, which are often situated near original homesteads or crossroads. Significant local landmarks such as Ramsey Knob and Panther Mtn overlook the intricate system of hollows and springs, like Big Spring, that historically dictated the placement of farms and homes in this Ozark region.