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1980 Map of Rosetta

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Rosetta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Rosetta stands as a quiet settlement within the high ridges and deep hollows of the Ozark National Forest, where the topography is defined by the winding course of Big Piney Creek and its many tributaries. This 1980 survey reveals a landscape of varied elevation, from the heights of Pilot Rock Mountain and Ozone Mountain to the secluded depths of Childers Hollow and Bowman Hollow. The distribution of small family and community sites like Rosetta Cem and Union Cem suggests a history of remote mountain living connected by a network of ridgeline routes like Parker Ridge Road.

Public recreation and natural water features are prominent, with the Haw Creek Falls Recreation Area and Mineral Springs Recreation Area anchoring the local geography. The map traces the numerous waterways that drain the terrain, including Little Piney Creek, Gee Creek, and Murray Creek. This collection of labels provides a detailed view of the Newton Co Johnson Co border region, documenting the named ridges such as Bee Ridge and Walnut Ridge that shaped the movement of residents in these Ozark highlands.