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2011 Map of Sand Gap

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Freeman Springs and Sand Gap anchor this terrain-focused study of the Ozark National Forest region during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the headwaters and branches of Richland Creek, Sulphur Creek, and the North Fork Illinois Bayou, which carve out numerous hollows and ridges. High points like Sollys Knob and Burgiss Knob overlook a network of forest roads and small settlements that maintain their rural character.

Genealogical interest is found in a series of family and community burial grounds, including Richland Cemetery, Boyd Cemetery, and the Brock Cemetery near Victor. The map documents infrastructure serving the public and forestry operations, such as the Pelsor Post Office, the Fairview Fire Tower, and established recreation sites like the Pedestal Rocks Special Interest Area. The layout of roads like Sulphur Rd and Payne Ridge Rd illustrates how local transportation follows the natural contours of the ridge-and-hollow topography.