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1965 Map of Stegall Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Stegall Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Stegall Mountain and the surrounding highlands of the Missouri Ozarks dominate this mid-century landscape, marked by a vast network of conservation lands across the border of Shannon and Carter counties. The rugged geography is defined by numerous named hollows, such as Winding Stairs Hollow and Mud Spring Hollow, that drain into major watercourses like the Current River and Rocky Creek. The presence of Rocky Falls and a Lookout Tower atop the peaks suggests a terrain valued for its vantage points and natural features during this era of forest management.

Evidence of early local settlement remains visible through small-scale landmarks like Horner Ch and Reed Cem. While much of the area is occupied by the Peck Ranch State Wildlife Management Area and the Mark Twain National Forest, the map also records a single Mine and various timber resources. This survey captures a moment when the state was consolidating its forest and wildlife preserves, including the Mule Mountain State Forest and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways.