2021 Map of Rock Pile Mountain

About this map

Saint Francis River and its various tributaries carve through this portion of the Saint Francois Mountains, a landscape defined by deep hollows and named ridges. Small settlements like French Mills and Faro are located along these watercourses, while the southern reaches feature the community of Jewett. The area is characterized by a significant number of family and community burial grounds, such as Shoemaker Cem and Mount Pisgah Cem, reflecting the deep-rooted local history within Mark Twain National Forest. Local navigation once relied on crossings like Wide Ford and distinctive fishing spots like The Fish Trap on the river. Many of the landforms bear the names of early residents or descriptive identifiers, from Arnett Mtn and Bill Smith Hollow to the eponymous Rock Pile Mtn.