2012 Map of South Fork

About this map

West Plains serves as the primary urban anchor at the northeastern edge of this Howell County landscape, where the Ozark terrain transitions into a complex network of waterways. The drainage pattern is dominated by the South Fork Spring River and Spring Creek, which are fed by numerous tributaries including Forrest Branch, Mustion Creek, and Davis Creek. This 2012 survey illustrates the rural character of the region, punctuated by smaller settlements like Homeland and South Fork along the highway corridor. Local genealogy and community history are preserved at sites such as Pleasant Hill Cemetery and Blue Mound Cemetery, while the presence of the Arrowhead Lakes and the MDC 8960 landmark indicates contemporary land management and recreational use within this river-fed valley.