2021 Map of Rhodes Mountain

About this map

The Saint Francois Mountains define the character of this Madison County landscape, where the Saint Francis River and the Little Saint Francis River converge. This area is heavily influenced by its geological and industrial history, notably within the Mark Twain National Forest. The presence of the Silver Mines Dam and the Silver Mines Rec Area highlights the region's mining heritage, while natural features like Tiemann Shut-in and Mud Creek Shut-in indicate the narrow, rocky river passages characteristic of the Ozarks. Local genealogy is anchored by dispersed rural settlements and burial sites, including Oak Grove and Creek Nation. Numerous family-named cemeteries such as Tawfall Cem, Ashlock Cem, and Griffin Cem are scattered throughout the hills, providing a clear record of the families who settled these hollows and ridges.