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2015 Map of Wilderness

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The settlement of Wilderness serves as the focal point for this section of the Mark Twain National Forest, situated along the border of Oregon and Carter Counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and family-named hollows, such as Gold Mine Hollow, Hog Cliff Hollow, and Stinking Pond Hollow. These features reveal a history of localized subsistence and small-scale industry, further evidenced by the presence of the Old Tram Rd and Tram Hollow, pointing toward earlier timber or mining operations in the Ozarks.

Water sources are vital markers on this map, ranging from the Eleven Point River in the southwest to a series of interior catchments like Camp Eight Pond, Stillhouse Pond, and Brawley Pond. Local genealogy is anchored by the Freeman Cemetery to the north, while geographical landmarks like Sitton Valley and Horseshoe Bend illustrate the area's physical complexity. The transition from wooded ridges to deep valleys is punctuated by numerous springs, including Spout Spring, which historically supported the isolated communities of this region.