2017 Map of Solo

About this map

The settlement of Solo and the surrounding timberlands of the Ozark National Forest characterize this part of Pope County. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Middle Fork Illinois Bayou and the East Fork Illinois Bayou, which join near Retta to form the main stem of the Illinois Bayou. Genealogy researchers will find several well-preserved burial grounds across the ridges and hollows, including Solo Cem, Barkers Cem, and Forks of Creek Cem. High points such as Younger Mtn, Grapevine Mtn, and Divide Mtn overlook a network of forest roads and historic routes like Old Hwy 27. The map illustrates a region where local life remains deeply tied to the narrow valleys and the drainages of Hurricane Cr and Mill Cr.