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2012 Map of Shell Knob

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Shell Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Shell Knob region of Barry County is defined by a landscape carved by the waters of Flat Creek and Rockhouse Creek. During this period, the area maintains its rural character through scattered settlements like Cato, Hailey, and Lohmer, connected by routes such as State HWY M. The presence of several family-named burial sites, including Coones Cemetery, Doughty Cemetery, and Snyder Cemetery, provides significant data for genealogists tracing local lineage in this corner of the Ozarks.

Industrial and public infrastructure is visible through landmarks like the Lahmer Fire Lookout Tower and the Shell Knob Post Office, while the agricultural and educational history is anchored by the Gaddis School. From the deep hollows of Sugarcamp Hollow to the springs at Rockhouse Spring, the map illustrates a network of small communities and the winding waterways that dictate the local geography, such as Piney Creek and Big Creek.