2015 Map of Powell

About this map

Big Sugar Creek and its many tributaries carve a network of steep hollows and ridges across this portion of McDonald County, creating a landscape defined by names like Whittenburg Hills and High Point. The small settlement of Powell sits at the northern edge where Sugar Creek Rd meets the water, while further south, Arnett serves as a local point of reference at the junction of several rural lanes. The area's geography is remarkably intricate, with numerous family-named landmarks such as Cowan Cemetery and Martin Hollow tucked into the drainages of Missouri Cr and Little Missouri Cr. This 2015 survey reveals a pattern of dispersed rural living, where access is maintained through narrow corridors like Laughlin Ridge Rd and Gobblers Knob Rd, reflecting a community deeply integrated with the Ozark terrain.