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2015 Map of Wasola

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Wasola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Ozark plateau terrain of Douglas and Ozark Counties is defined here by a dense network of ridges and hollows, including Hilo Ridge and the distinctive Devils Backbone. Several small settlements like Wasola, Almartha, and Silverton serve as anchors along the winding county roads that navigate the complex topography. These communities represent the rural settlement patterns typical of the region, where homes and small farms are situated along the valley floors and narrow ridge lines.

Protection of the natural landscape is evident through the inclusion of the Mark Twain National Forest, which covers the southwestern portion of the map. Numerous family and community landmarks provide valuable data for local history, such as Loftin Cemetery, Hilo Cemetery, and Herndon Cemetery. The drainage system, featuring Middle Prong Little Cr and Spring Cr, highlights the importance of water sources like Strong Spring in this dissected landscape.