2021 Map of Poynor

About this map

Ponder and Poynor anchor this rural Ripley County landscape, where the northern reaches are dominated by the Mark Twain National Forest. The topography is defined by the winding course of Fourche Creek and its many tributaries, including North Fork Fourche Creek and the West Fork Fourche Creek. Numerous small family and community burial grounds, such as Ponder Catholic Cem, Old Ponder Cem, and Patterson Cem, are scattered throughout the region, offering significant points of interest for genealogical research. The map also captures smaller locales like Leibig and Burr, along with local water features such as Avon Gibson Lake. This area maintains a predominantly rural character, with transport provided by routes like State Hwy CC and State Hwy DD cutting through the timbered hollows and creek valleys.