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2011 Map of Rover

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rover anchors this rural landscape in Oregon County, where a network of hollows and springs defines the Ozark terrain. The geography is deeply marked by water, from the Warm Fork Spring River and Mill Creek to numerous named springs like Sycamore Spring and Granny Meyers Spring. The map documents critical crossing points such as Culp Ford and Elliot Ford, alongside several generational landmarks including Redburn Cemetery and Union Hill Cemetery.

For local historians, the inclusion of the Brady Post Office and Leader Post Office identifies nodes of rural communication and community identity. The landscape is carved by countless dry valleys and drainage features, notably Pine Hill Hollow, Wolf Cave Hollow, and Watered Rock Hollow, illustrating the intricate karst topography of southern Missouri. This 2011 survey provides a precise view of the county road system and the scattered rural settlements that remain central to the region.