1984 Map of Piedmont Hollow

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Eleven Point National Scenic River winds through this heavily forested portion of the Mark Twain National Forest, carving a deep valley defined by limestone bluffs and numerous cold-water springs. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of hollows, such as Piedmont Hollow and Mine Hollow, which feed into the main river corridor. High points like George Ridge and Backbone Ridge overlook the valley, while karst features like Black Pond and Tupelo Gum Pond punctuate the uplands. Settlement is sparse, focused on small family and community landmarks including Church of Christ and several burial grounds. The presence of Spring Creek Cem, Hickory Grove Cem, and Macedonia Cem indicates long-standing rural communities rooted in the river's bends. This 1980s landscape remains largely defined by the conservation of its water resources, from Roaring Spring to the prominent Cane Bluff river overlook.