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1974 Map of Shell Knob

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Shell Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The rugged Ozark landscape of Barry County is documented here within the Mark Twain National Forest, showing a network of small settlements and family burial grounds during the mid-1970s. The terrain is defined by deep hollows and high ridges like McDonald Mountain and the prominent Shell Knob. Numerous small communities are scattered across the forest, including Lohmer, Hill City, Hailey, and Cato.

Local genealogy and infrastructure are well-preserved in this survey, which identifies several family-named landmarks such as Pierce Cem and Coones Cem. Of particular interest is the proposed road alignment marked as Proposed Location, signaling upcoming changes to the local transportation network. Water features such as Rockhouse Spring and the East Fork Rock Creek illustrate the natural drainage patterns that shaped the area's development and the placement of landmarks like the Lookout Tower.