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2012 Map of Redbird

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Redbird
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Bourbeuse River winds through the heart of this landscape along the Northern Ozark Border, creating a series of vital crossings and fords that historically anchored local transit. Distinctive river access points such as Glaser Ford, Arthur Spring Ford, and Sewell Ford define the serpentine path of the waterway, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Wallace Creek, Price Creek, and the Dry Fork. These natural landmarks provided the structural framework for the rural communities of Redbird and Royal.

Family heritage is deeply etched into the countryside through a network of small burial grounds, including the Scantlin Cemetery, Sorrell Cemetery, and Pope Cemetery. To the east, the terrain opens into the flat expanse of Jake Prairie, a notable departure from the surrounding river breaks. The map also records early 21st-century landmarks such as the Baptist Youth Camp and McCloskey Lake, documenting the continued use of this land for recreation and community within the Eastern Ozarks.