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2012 Map of Wasola

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wasola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wasola and Almartha anchor this corner of the Ozarks, where the terrain is defined by deep hollows and high ridges that direct the flow of numerous spring-fed tributaries. The landscape is marked by the distinctive Devils Backbone and Hilo Ridge, which separate the headwaters of Spring Creek and Turkey Creek. This area of Missouri is characterized by a high density of small, family-associated burial grounds, including the Loftin Cemetery, Hilo Cemetery, and Herndon Cemetery, reflecting the long-standing community ties in settlements like Silverton and Girdner.

The hydrography of the region is notably intricate, with Jacks Fork and Rippee Creek cutting through the northern reaches, while the Strong Spring provides a constant source of water to the local drainage system. Local transit historically followed these natural contours, as evidenced by the route of Old Hwy 5 near Squires. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for the Noble Cemetery and remote landmarks like Spicewood Hollow, which have likely remained unchanged for generations.