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2011 Map of Whelen Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Whelen Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders across this corner of Clark County, defining a landscape of deep bottomlands and winding tributaries. The river's floodplain is marked by features like Deep Slough and Long Slough, indicating a dynamic hydrology that has shaped local land use for generations. Toward the eastern edge, the settlement of Whelen Springs serves as a focal point, while smaller named locales such as Sycamore, Barringer, and Cummings Springs are dispersed through the surrounding woods and fields.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the placement of rural burial grounds, including Rose Hill Cemetery, Springhill Cemetery, and Brown Cemetery. The topography rises noticeably at Whetstone Mountain, providing a rare point of elevation overlooking the river valley. Road networks, such as Goose Ankle Rd and Pipe Line Rd, reflect the area's mix of agricultural access and industrial utility. Of particular interest to local historians is the McNeeley Ford, a traditional crossing point on the Little Missouri River that predates modern bridge infrastructure.