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2020 Map of Saint Paul

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Saint Paul
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

St. Paul serves as a primary settlement in this corner of the Ozark National Forest, situated where the White River winds through the Madison County highlands. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and named ridges, reflecting a long history of isolated mountain communities. Small rural hubs like Combs and Brashears are connected by forest roads, while the surrounding terrain is marked by numerous family and community burial grounds, including Prater Cem, Riverside Cem, and the remote Cragar Cem.

Modern recreation and land management are evident through the extensive Mill Creek Trail Blue Loop system, which traverses the steep drainage basins of Mill Creek and McHone Creek. To the south, the topography rises toward Fly Gap Mountain and Hare Mountain near the Franklin County line. This 2020 survey documents the enduring physical landmarks of the region, from the Joe Salee Bluff to the established forestry roads that continue to define local travel patterns.