2011 Map of Stuart

About this map

Cherokee Village and its intricate network of residential streets and man-made lakes dominate this Ozark foothills landscape, showcasing the area's mid-century evolution into a major planned community. The development is centered around complex water systems including Lake Thunderbird, Lake Omaha, and Lake Chanute, which were created by damming local tributaries. Older rural patterns remain visible through several family burial grounds such as Wavrick Cemetery and Hersperger Cemetery, as well as named creek crossings like Baker Ford and Slick Rock Ford on the South Fork Spring River. The presence of numerous youth camps, such as Camp Kia Kima and Camp Miramichee, alongside the Cherokee Village Airport, highlights the region's transition into a destination for recreation and retirement. Smaller nearby settlements like Highland and Stuart anchor the southern portion of the map, providing a contrast to the dense winding roads of the primary resort village.