2015 Map of Summersville NE

About this map

Spring Valley and the surrounding Shannon County uplands are defined by a complex network of dry hollows and subterranean drainage patterns. This 2015 survey highlights the characteristic karst topography of the Missouri Ozarks, centered around the massive Forty Acre Sinkhole and the emergence of Cave Spring. The land is deeply dissected by named ravines such as Standing Rock Hollow, Wolf Hollow, and Kingfisher Hollow, while the southern reaches fall within the protected bounds of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. A sparse settlement pattern is evidenced by the presence of the Black Pond Cemetery, located near the junction of several county roads. The landscape transition from the agricultural clearings along Casto Valley to the heavily forested ridges reveals the area's continued reliance on the rugged terrain for both timber and conservation.