2020 Map of Wheeler

About this map

The Illinois River and its major tributaries, the Muddy Fork and Clear Creek, carve through this section of Washington County northwest of Fayetteville. The landscape transitions from the protected timberlands of the Ozark National Forest in the west to the developing rural outskirts of Wheeler and Prairie Grove. Significant elevation changes are marked by Weaver Hill, while the valley floors are defined by a network of local routes like Rheas Mill Rd and Gibson Hill Rd. Historical continuity is evident in the presence of the Bell and Rose cemeteries, which sit near small settlements like Savoy and Walnut Grove. The map also captures modern infrastructure such as the Wedington Woods Airport, illustrating the evolution from a strictly agrarian river valley to a region supporting contemporary aviation and residential growth.