2020 Map of Solo

About this map

Solo and Retta anchor this portion of the Ozark National Forest in Pope County, where the landscape is defined by the convergence of the Illinois Bayou and its major tributaries. The Middle Fork Illinois Bayou and East Fork Illinois Bayou carve through the terrain, separated by prominent high points such as Younger Mtn and Divide Mtn. For those researching local family history, several burial grounds are scattered throughout the hills, including Solo Cem, Barkers Cem, and the Forks of Creek Cem situated near Crouch Hollow. The infrastructure reflects the area's rural character, with Old Hwy 27 winding through the forest and the Bayou Bluff Trail providing access to the river's edge. Distinctive hollows like Penhook Hollow and Mathis Hollow illustrate the complex drainage patterns that lead into Hurricane Cr and Mill Cr.