2020 Map of Smyrna

About this map

Ozark National Forest dominates this landscape in the northern reaches of Pope County, where the topography is defined by the deep incisions of the Middle Fork Illinois Bayou and its numerous tributaries. The rural settlements of Smyrna, Ben Hur, Raspberry, and Nogo are connected by winding mountain roads, reflecting a long-standing pattern of dispersed upland habitation. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including the Old Smyrna Cem, Smyrna Cem, and Nogo Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of the Ozarks. Distinctive natural landmarks such as Falling Water Falls and the summits of Raspberry Mtn and Chinquapin Knob characterize the elevation shifts of the terrain. The Ozark Highlands Trail traverses the northern edge of the sheet, tracing the ridges above Hideout Hollow and Jack Jones Hollow.