2017 Map of Sycamore

About this map

Bryant Creek dictates the geography of this Ozark County landscape, carving dramatic geological features like The Narrows, Muleshoe Bend, and Horseshoe Bend. The settlement pattern follows the water and the ridges, with Sycamore established near the headwaters of several hollows and Zanoni situated to the west. This 2017 survey details the complex hydrography of the region, including notable water sources like Hodgson Mill Spring and Brixey Spring. Local history and genealogy are preserved through several scattered burial grounds, such as Sanders Cem, Martin Cem, and Patrick Cem. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of hollows, including Owens Hollow, Birdtown Hollow, and Weidensaul Hollow, which define the drainage patterns into the larger creeks. This map provides a contemporary look at these rural communities and the underlying topography that has shaped their development for generations.