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2021 Map of Stone Hill

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Stone Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Howes Mill and the surrounding Ozark woodlands of Mark Twain National Forest define this 2021 landscape on the border of Dent and Reynolds Counties. The settlement pattern is deeply connected to the network of narrow hollows and creek branches, such as Stone Hill Branch and Parker Hollow, which have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and small communities. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed regarding local burial sites, noting several family and community landmarks including the Nelson Schoolyard Graveyard, Stone Hill Cem, and the Parker Cem.

The topography transitions from the heights of Stooping Tree Ridge and Scotia Ridge down into the Scotia Valley, where Scotia Pond and the Little Scotia Pond Rec Area serve as central landmarks. Waterways like the upper reaches of the Meramec River and Sinking Creek carve through the terrain, while the inclusion of small named points like Marcoot and Stone Hill provides a clear view of the rural crossroads that persist in this corner of Missouri.