2017 Map of Slabtown Spring

About this map

Slabtown and Hazleton sit within the Ozark landscape of the Mark Twain National Forest, centered on the winding course of the Big Piney River. This 2017 study illustrates a rugged terrain defined by deep hollows like Wolf Hollow and Anderson Hollow, where the land is carved by numerous tributaries including Little Paddy Cr and Bald Ridge Cr. The presence of Slabtown Spring and Prewett Spring highlights the region's complex karst topography, typical of south-central Missouri. Cultural history is preserved at the Merrill Cem and Omalley Cem, while the Paddy Creek-Big Piney Trail winds through the hills, passing the notable Paddy Creek Natural Arch. The map captures a junction where Pulaski, Texas, and Phelps counties meet, showing a network of forest roads and remote river bends like Pocket Eddy.