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1982 Map of Piedmont Hollow

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Piedmont Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Eleven Point National Scenic River carves a deep, winding path through the Ozark plateau in the early 1980s, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp ridges and numerous freshwater springs. This portion of the Mark Twain National Forest is characterized by its intricate karst topography, where water resources like Roaring Spring, Blowing Spring, and Graham Spring emerge from the limestone. The map reveals a history of rural Missouri life, with family-named hollows and high points such as Granddaddy Ridge and George Ridge providing context for the scattered upland settlements.

Local genealogy and social patterns are preserved through the locations of the Church of Christ and several burial grounds, including Spring Creek Cem and Hickory Grove Cem. While much of the area is protected forest land, the presence of a Mine and various access trails indicates the long-standing economic and recreational use of these woods. The detailed mapping of features like Cane Bluff and Piedmont Hollow offers a clear view of the terrain before more modern developments altered the character of this Missouri river corridor.