2017 Map of Simpson

About this map

Simpson and Tag anchor this portion of the Ozark National Forest, where the landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the North Fork Illinois Bayou and Moccasin Cr. The map reveals a deeply dissected terrain characterized by family-named landmarks and historical logging or milling locations, such as Stave Mill Hollow and Mose Freeman Hollow. A network of specialized forest roads, including the Gap Hollow Loop and High Mtn Loop B, wind through the ridges, providing access to secluded points like Mitchell Point and Bates Knob. The distribution of rural burial grounds, including Oak Grove Cem and Lane Cem, reflects the legacy of early settlements that persisted within these hollows long before the establishment of modern forest boundaries.