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2021 Map of Willhoit

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Willhoit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Willhoit and the surrounding Ozark County landscape are defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges within the Mark Twain National Forest. The map documents a rural settlement pattern where small communities like Romance, Nottinghill, and Summit City are connected by winding county roads such as Co RD 830 and State Hwy Z. The geography is intricately carved by watercourses, including Turkey Cr, Barren Fork, and S Fork Turkey Cr, which create the deep valleys for which this region is known.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family and community burial grounds documented here, such as Franklin Grove Cem, Gaulding Cem, Loftis Cem, and Baker Cem. These sites, often located near local summits like Sister Knobs or tucked away in drainages like Bennett Hollow, provide a detailed record of the families who settled this part of Missouri. The transition between the forest boundaries and private lands illustrates the enduring rural character of this upland terrain.