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2017 Map of Piedmont Hollow

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Eleven Point River carves a winding path through this corner of the Ozarks, dominated by the dense timber of the Mark Twain National Forest. The landscape is a complex network of ridges and deep ravines, characterized by local family and descriptive names such as Granddaddy Ridge, Hog Hollow, and Devils Backbone. This terrain is rich in karst features, including numerous named springs and water bodies like Roaring Spring, Blubbing Springs, and the uniquely named Tupelo Gum Pond.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated along the southern and eastern peripheries, where the forest thins to accommodate rural settlements and cemeteries. Researchers will find the Spring Creek Cem and Hickory Grove Cem situated near the county road networks. The map also traces a labyrinth of forestry routes, such as Forest Rd 3173, which provided access for timber management and local recreation in Oregon County during the early 21st century.