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2015 Map of Womack

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Womack and the adjacent Cross Roads sit at the intersection of several high-elevation drainage systems in the southeastern corner of the Saint Francois Mountains. This 2015 survey reveals how the local topography dictates the movement of water and road networks, with the Upper Castor River and Upper Whitewater Cr both originating in these hills. The landscape is a complex series of ridges and named valleys, including Sugar Camp Hollow and Opossum Hollow, many of which fall within the protected boundaries of the Mark Twain National Forest.

Genealogists and local historians will find the location of the McDowell Cemetery particularly useful, situated near the headwaters of the Coldwater Creek. The map documents a rural road system branching out from Womack, with routes like Capital Hill Rd and Chaffin Rd following the contours of the terrain. This area, spanning several county lines including Ste. Genevieve and St. Francois, remains a vital link between the rugged mountain peaks and the agricultural basins below.