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2021 Map of Rocky Comfort

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Rocky Comfort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Rocky Comfort sits at the intersection of State Hwy U and Chitwood Rd, serving as a central hub in this corner of Southwest Missouri. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, where S Indian Cr and Mikes Cr carve through numerous named hollows, including Chairbottom Hollow and Pigeon Roost Hollow. These deep ravines and springs, such as Christian Spring, have historically dictated the placement of roads and homesteads.

Genealogists will find significant value in the proximity of family-named landmarks and resting places like Chitwood Cem and Creason Cem. The settlement of Ridgley appears to the east, connected by a web of rural routes like Layton Hollow Rd and Studabaker Rd that trace the undulating terrain between Newton, McDonald, and Barry counties. This survey provides a clear look at the enduring rural character of the region before further modern development.