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1980 Map of Simpson

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Simpson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Ozark National Forest dominates this topographic survey of Pope County, revealing a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows. The drainage pattern is led by the North Fork Illinois Bayou and Illinois Bayou, which wind through the terrain alongside numerous named drainages like Stave Mill Hollow and Moccasin Hollow. These names reflect the historical land use and small-scale industries that once occupied these valleys.

Genealogists and local historians will find several well-marked family and community landmarks, including Oak Grove Cem near the settlement of Simpson, as well as Lane Cem, Sherman Cem, and Birch Cem. Significant elevations such as Dare Mine Knob, Whaley Knob, and Bates Knob provide clear navigational points across the forest. The passage of travelers and timber is marked by locations like Moccasin Gap and Grannys Gap, connected by routes such as Seymor Road and Grannys Gap Road.