1961 Map of Pleasant Hope

Water plays a central role in the topography here, with the Pomme De Terre River winding through the northern portion while the North Fork Sac River and Dry Sac River drain the southern reaches. Numerous small tributaries such as Horse Creek, Sycamore Creek, and King Branch crisscross the townships of Looney, Robberson, and Franklin, illustrating the well-watered nature of these Ozark foothills before more modern development altered the drainage patterns.