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2014 Map of Parthenon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Parthenon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Parthenon sits along the winding course of the Little Buffalo River, serving as a central point in this corner of the Ozark Mountains. The landscape is defined by its deep drainages and high points, including Reynolds Mtn and Judea Mtn, with the subterranean passage of Diamond Cave located near Union Hill Cem. Much of the southern and central terrain is preserved within the Ozark National Forest, where the topography drops sharply through McElroy Gap toward the waters of Left Fork Big Cr.

Settlement patterns follow the narrow valley floors and sheltered hollows, with small communities like Gum Springs, Crossroad, and Red Rock clustered near water sources and accessible gaps. Local history is marked by several burial grounds, including Coopers Bluff Cem and Red Rock Cem, which reflect the early family lineages of this region. The infrastructure of State Hwy 7 provides the primary north-south artery through this complex network of ridges and river bends.