2021 Map of Protem

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Protem and its surrounding Ozark highlands are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges within the Mark Twain National Forest. The landscape is etched by named drainages like Pelham Hollow, Bear Cave Hollow, and Eslic Hollow, which feed into the northern reaches of Bull Shoals Lake. This 2021 survey reveals a deeply rooted rural geography, where small settlements such as Rueter, Nance, and Ocie are linked by winding roads like State Hwy U and Rozell Rd. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several family-named burial sites such as Wolf Cem, Merritt Cem, and Henson Cem. The presence of Taber Field and significant terrain markers like Blackjack Knob and Goetz Ridge illustrate how the physical geography shaped the human habitation patterns in this portion of Taney County, where the topography transitions from wooded ridges down to the shoreline at Nolands Point.