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2015 Map of Riverton

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Riverton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Eleven Point River carves through the Ozark plateau in this 2015 study of Oregon County, where the Mark Twain National Forest preserves a landscape defined by its hydrogeology. At the heart of this area is the small settlement of Riverton, positioned near the confluence of several major creek systems including Piney Cr and Hurricane Cr. The topography is densely fractured by named hollows, many of which point to former local landmarks and early industry, such as Schoolhouse Hollow, Stillhouse Hollow, and Graveyard Hollow.

Water is the dominant feature of this terrain, evidenced by numerous springs such as Boze Mill Spring, Turtle Island Spring, and Bliss Spring. The presence of Boze Mill indicates a history of water-powered industry along the river's edge, where the steep elevation changes near Turkey Knob and Conner Hill create the necessary fall. This map provides a clear view of the rural road network, including Oregon 162 and Oregon 152, as they navigate the ridges above the river valley.