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2011 Map of Poynor

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Poynor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Poynor and the surrounding rural communities of Doyle and Ponder sit within a landscape defined by the branching waterways of the Fourche River. This 2011 survey reveals a deeply rooted rural infrastructure where local life centers on family-named burial grounds and agricultural hubs. Notable landmarks include the Doyle Post Office and the Ripley County Fairground, which serve as focal points for the sparsely populated region.

The map details an intricate network of creeks, including the North Fork Fourche Creek and East Fork Fourche Creek, which feed into larger bodies like Glen Holland Lake. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous small cemeteries scattered across the township, such as Kennon Cemetery, Plunk Cemetery, and Old Ponder Cemetery. These sites, alongside settlements like Leibig and Burr, trace the settlement patterns and historical geography of southern Missouri.