2015 Map of Prescott

About this map

Prescott and the surrounding Texas County landscape are defined by the winding course of the Big Piney River, which carves through a series of bluffs and hollows. The river's influence is evident in landmarks like Boiling Spring and Narrow Gap Bluff, while the higher ground of the Mark Twain National Forest contains distinct local features such as Elmo Ridge and Dzurk Ridge. The area's genealogical record is well-represented through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Antioch Cemetery, Cavaness Cemetery, and Burnett Cemetery. Transport and local utility are reflected in the presence of the Piney Bend Airport near the river bend and the small settlement of Venable. The naming of numerous draws like Schoolhouse Hollow and Steam Mill Hollow suggests the locations of earlier community hubs and industry that once operated along the local tributaries.