Stone County sits in the rugged Ozarks of southwestern Missouri, where Table Rock Lake, the James River valley, and a dense network of ridges shape both settlement and travel. Kimberling City, Crane, Reeds Spring, Galena, Branson West, and Blue Eye provide useful reference points across a county that changes quickly from northern uplands to deeply flooded southern valleys. Route 13 and Route 76 form the clearest road references through the central and southern areas. High-resolution map files are available for download in the section below.
This page separates those features into a general county map, a ranked city map, a terrain-and-water map, and an elevation map showing roughly 266 to 445 meters of relief. High-resolution JPG originals of all four can be downloaded together in one ZIP for enlargement, A3 printing, classroom materials, reports, or personal reference.
Table of Contents
Galena, Route 13, and Route 76 provide the main road framework
Galena is the most useful administrative reference on the general map. The official Stone County website places the county courthouse in Galena, and the map shows the town near the James River in the north-central part of the county. Routes 176, 248, and 413 converge around this area, making Galena a convenient midpoint between the northern uplands and the Table Rock Lake communities.
Crane lies in the northwest near Routes 173 and 265, with Hurley farther northeast. This northern portion contains relatively few large settlements, so numbered roads and stream valleys are more useful than urban footprints for orientation. The roads bend frequently as they cross the Ozark ridges.
Reeds Spring and Branson West anchor the east-central and southeastern road network. Route 76 crosses this developed corridor, while Route 13 continues south toward Blue Eye near the Arkansas border. U.S. 160 and Route 48 appear farther east, providing additional references toward the Taney County side.
Kimberling City sits close to Table Rock Lake in the south-central county. Indian Point and Coney Island appear farther east and south, while Shell Knob provides a reference across the lake to the west. Locating Galena first, then following the road network toward Reeds Spring, Branson West, Kimberling City, and Blue Eye makes the county’s elongated shape easier to understand.
Kimberling City leads six widely spaced Ozark communities
The city map highlights Kimberling City, Crane, Reeds Spring, Galena, Branson West, and Blue Eye. The map index labels Kimberling City with 2,476, Crane with 1,760, Reeds Spring with 1,112, Galena with 550, Branson West with 536, and Blue Eye with 446. Kimberling City ranks first, but the six communities are spread across very different parts of the county.
Crane occupies the northwest, Galena the north-central interior, Reeds Spring and Branson West the eastern-central area, Kimberling City the south-central lake country, and Blue Eye the far south. Their distribution is useful because no single urban cluster represents the entire county.
Kimberling City is especially helpful for identifying the Table Rock Lake shoreline, while Crane provides a northern upland reference. Reeds Spring and Branson West organize the Route 76 side, and Galena links the city pattern with the county courthouse and James River corridor.
The general map also labels Hurley, McCord Bend, Indian Point, Coney Island, and other smaller places. The six-city ranking should therefore be treated as a quick orientation layer rather than a complete settlement list. Returning to the general map after learning the main positions makes the smaller roads and shoreline communities much easier to place.
James River valleys descend into Table Rock Lake and the White River system
The James River is the strongest interior water reference on the terrain map. It winds south through the county, gathering numerous tributaries before entering the complex Table Rock Lake shoreline. Big Bay and the White River label appear farther south and southwest, showing how the main river system opens into a broad reservoir landscape.
Northern Stone County is cut by Spring Creek, Dry Crane Creek, and Crane Creek. These streams follow lower corridors through the uplands and help explain the dense ridge pattern visible in the shaded terrain. Their branches repeatedly divide the higher ground before joining the larger drainage network.
Flat Creek, Railey Creek, and Wilson Run provide additional references in the central county, while Yocum Pond is a small inland waterbody. Little Indian Creek crosses the southern interior. Around Table Rock Lake, numerous short tributaries and narrow arms create a shoreline far more complex than a simple river valley.
The terrain-and-water map is intended for geographic reference, not current lake level, flood status, navigation, boating conditions, parcel boundaries, or legal water boundaries. Conditions on Table Rock Lake, James River, and the White River system change over time, so current water or recreation decisions should rely on up-to-date official information.
Elevation ranges from about 266 to 445 meters
The elevation map reports an actual range of roughly 266 to 445 meters and a mean near 349 meters. Higher brown terrain is widespread across the north and northwest, with additional high ridges in parts of the east. Short, closely spaced valleys cut through these uplands, producing strong local relief.
The James River forms a long green lower corridor through the center. Where the river bends widely, lower terrain expands between the surrounding ridges, and northern tributary valleys join it like branches. Galena sits close to this river-cut low zone rather than on the highest ridge terrain.
The southern county contains the broadest low areas around Table Rock Lake. Kimberling City and the lake shoreline occupy lower terrain, but high Ozark ridges remain close to the water on both sides. The landscape therefore rises quickly away from many bays and narrow reservoir arms.
This county-scale elevation surface is useful for broad relief comparison, not for engineering, construction, drainage design, parcel-level elevation decisions, or survey-grade measurement. Site-specific work requires more detailed official elevation data or field surveying.
Compare the Galena road network with Table Rock Lake and Ozark relief
Start with Galena, Route 13, and Route 76 when roads and settlement locations matter most. Crane lies to the northwest, Reeds Spring and Branson West to the east, and Kimberling City and Blue Eye farther south. Routes 173, 176, 248, 265, and 413 plus U.S. 160 provide additional orientation across the northern and central county.
For terrain, begin with the James River and Table Rock Lake, then compare the White River, Crane Creek, Spring Creek, and the smaller central tributaries. Switching to the elevation map shows that the main waterways occupy green lower corridors while higher Ozark ridges remain tightly packed around them.
Stone County is often associated with the Table Rock Lake shoreline, but the maps show that rugged uplands are equally important. The lake occupies deeply flooded valleys, and the northern half is broken by numerous creeks and ridges. The road, water, and elevation views together make that Ozark setting much clearer.
The downloadable JPG originals contain more pixels than the WebP previews embedded on the page, making them better for enlargement, A3 printing, classroom handouts, reports, and personal reference. They remain general-purpose maps, however. Legal boundaries, live road restrictions, current water conditions, and precise site elevations should always be checked against current official sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Stone County courthouse located?
The official Stone County website lists the courthouse in Galena. On the map, Galena sits near the James River in the north-central county and provides a useful administrative and road reference.
How much elevation change is shown across Stone County?
The elevation map shows an actual range of about 266 to 445 meters with a mean near 349 meters. Northern and interior ridges are high, while the James River valley and Table Rock Lake shoreline occupy lower terrain.
Which waterways are the best starting points on the terrain map?
Start with the James River through the center and Table Rock Lake in the south. White River, Crane Creek, Spring Creek, and Dry Crane Creek provide additional references across the larger Ozark drainage network.
Map File Information
The download ZIP contains high-resolution JPG versions of the Stone County general map, city map, terrain-and-water map, and elevation map.
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Sources and References
Boundary and road reference data are supported by U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line, water features by USGS National Hydrography, and elevation data by the USGS 3D Elevation Program. County government and courthouse information in Galena is available from the official Stone County website.
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