
West Plains anchors the southern portion of this Ozark plateau landscape, where the town's northern expansion meets the headwaters of N Fork Howell Cr and Galloway Cr. The geography is defined by a series of north-south drainage patterns, including Spring Cr and Tabor Cr, which cut through the undulating terrain of Gunters Valley. The northern reaches are characterized by the dense canopy of the Mark Twain National Forest, while the central corridor follows a historical transportation spine through the settlements of Olden and Pomona. This area preserves several localized burial sites that offer deep genealogical value, such as Mount Zion Cem and the Sadie Brown Cem. The presence of both the West Plains Regional Airport and Ray's Roost Airport indicates the modern aviation infrastructure layered over a traditionally agricultural and timber-based economy.
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1938 · West Plains
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1939 · Topaz
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · West Plains
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1941 · Topaz
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · West Plains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Cureall
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Harrison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1945 · Willow Springs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · West Plains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Cureall
USGS Topo · 1:62,500