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2017 Map of Powell

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Powell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Big Sugar Creek carves a deep path through the dissected plateau of McDonald County, anchoring the small settlement of Powell. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow valleys, or hollows, such as Rose Spring Hollow and Arch Cave Hollow, which drain into larger watercourses like Missouri Cr. These topographic features often bear local family names, providing a window into the area's settlement history.

Upland areas like the Whittenburg Hills and High Point offer a contrast to the dense drainage patterns found at lower elevations. Evidence of long-standing community roots can be seen at the Cowan Cem, located just north of Grannys Br. The map also illustrates the transition from traditional water-focused settlements like Boone Hollow to the modern road network, including State Hwy E and several named county roads that follow the winding ridgelines of Cooper Ridge.