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2021 Map of Protem NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Mark Twain National Forest dominates this section of the Ozark plateau, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of ridges and deep hollows. The Glade Top Trail follows the high ground of Clayton Ridge, offering a vantage point over the rugged terrain of southwestern Missouri. Small settlements like Hercules and Fairview are situated near the western edge of the map, connected by a network of forest roads and trails that navigate the complex topography.

Water sources are numerous but seasonal, with features such as Rock Spring and Pond Fork providing vital drainage. The naming conventions of the area reflect local history and geography, from family-named landmarks like Buttram Hollow and Goldsberry Hollow to descriptive terrain features like Pinnacle and Ironside Ridge. The eastern boundary of the map follows the line between Taney and Ozark counties, marking a transition in this deeply forested interior.