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2021 Map of Proctor Creek

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Proctor Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Phils Acres sits at the heart of this dissected plateau landscape in Morgan County, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of branching hollows and stream valleys. The hydrology of the region is complex, featuring the winding courses of Locust Cr and Gravois Cr, alongside unique karst-like features such as Dry Sink and the prominent ridge known as Devils Backbone. These natural landmarks provided the structural framework for early settlement and road development in this part of Missouri.

Local family history and genealogy are anchored by small burial grounds like the Ard - Menteer Cem and Proctor Cem. The map reveals a legacy of rural industry and subsistence through place names such as Sawmill Hollow, Sugar Camp Hollow, and Indian Camp Hollow, indicating the historical importance of timber and seasonal foraging. Modern infrastructure including Hwy J and Hwy MM now skirts the deep valleys of Little Buffalo Cr and Proctor Cr.