2017 Map of Pettigrew

About this map

Dutton and Pettigrew anchor this mountainous section of the Boston Mountains, where the headwaters of the White River and the E Prong White River have carved deep hollows into the landscape. This 2017 study illustrates a region defined by its dispersed rural cemeteries, which serve as vital markers for family historians tracing surnames like Adkins, Watson, and Kilgore. The map highlights the rugged topography of the Ozark National Forest, showing how modern county roads such as Madison 3169 and Madison 3265 follow the ridges and valleys between Whittmore Mtn and Garrett Mtn. The dense network of small streams, including Baldwin Cr and Kilgore Br, illustrates the complex drainage patterns that have historically dictated the placement of small mountain settlements and local schools in this corner of Madison County.