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2014 Map of Simpson

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Simpson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Simpson and Tag serve as the primary landmarks in this portion of the Ozark National Forest, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of ridges and deep drainage basins. The area's mid-20th-century development is reflected in the path of State Hwy 7 and a series of rural roads like Dare Mine Rd and N Fork Rd that follow the natural contours of the terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find several burial sites preserved on these slopes, including Oak Grove Cem, Sherman Cem, and Birch Cem. The nomenclature of the land reveals early industry and family history, from Stave Mill Hollow and Mine Hollow to prominent peaks such as Dare Mine Knob, Whaley Knob, and Bates Knob. The hydrological system is anchored by the North Fork Illinois Bayou, which collects waters from numerous tributaries like Moccasin Cr and Cowan Cr.