Mark Twain National Forest dominates this section of Barry County, Missouri, characterized by a complex network of hollows and creek drainages. Small upland settlements like Cato, Hailey, and Lohmer serve as focal points for the surrounding rural area, connected by a mix of state highways and forest service roads. The map reveals a high density of small family burying grounds, including Pierce Cem and Coones Cem, which are often the only remaining markers of early pioneer homesteads in this terrain. Along the southern edge, the settlement of Shell Knob transitions into the deeper valleys of Ledgerwood Hollow and Big Cr. Outdoor recreation and conservation are primary land uses, evidenced by the Piney Creek Wilderness Trail and numerous forest access points near Williams Br and Flat Creek.
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1927 · Shell Knob
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Cassville
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1942 · Aurora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Monett
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Cassville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Harrison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1945 · Aurora
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Harrison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Shell Knob
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Harrison
USGS Topo · 1:250,000