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Historical Earthquake Records and Seismic Data for Rockpile Mountain Wilderness in Missouri

This database provides an indexed collection of recorded earthquake events with epicentres situated in the vicinity of Rockpile Mountain Wilderness. By organizing historical seismic information into a searchable format, the catalogue offers transparent access to USGS event records. Users can filter results by date, magnitude, and epicentre distance to understand regional seismic patterns without implying current hazard levels or geological causation.

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Explore Rockpile Mountain Wilderness

A small Ozark wilderness centered on a granite cairn-topped ridge in the Mark Twain National Forest.

Rockpile Mountain Wilderness

Rockpile Mountain Wilderness is a federally protected wilderness area in the southeastern Ozarks of Missouri, set within the larger Mark Twain National Forest. It occupies a broken, rocky ridge that runs between Little Grass Mountain in the north and the national forest boundary several miles to the south, in Madison County southeast of Bell Mountain and southwest of Fredericktown. The wilderness is named for an ancient ring of granite stones that sits atop the mountain. Most likely the work of earlier Indigenous peoples, the rock pile has long been interpreted as a traditional cairn and gives the area both its name and its strongest sense of place. The slopes that drop away from the ridge are steep and rocky, shaped by the erosional character typical of the eastern Ozark highlands. Because of its compact size and rugged terrain, Rockpile Mountain Wilderness represents a quiet, low-visibility corner of Missouri's national forest system. It preserves an unroaded expanse of Ozark terrain that contrasts with the more heavily visited parts of the surrounding Mark Twain National Forest and offers a sense of isolation typical of small wilderness tracts in the region.

Location
United States of America
Park type
Wildlife reserve
Established
1980
Area
17.2 km²
Rockpile Mountain Wilderness Geography

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Investigate earthquakes around Rockpile Mountain Wilderness, a 17.15 km² terrestrial mountain reserve in the United States with minor waters; each event remains defined by coordinates, date, magnitude, depth, locality, source, and wilderness distance. The search does not claim boundary occurrence or derive seismic causes, impacts, current risk, or predictions from its mountains, hills, cliffs, and forests.

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Find more park destinations beyond Rockpile Mountain Wilderness

Rockpile Mountain Wilderness earthquake records are followed by an independent set of protected places to explore. Those links do not assert similar mountain landforms, wilderness designation, habitats, geology, seismic evidence, geographic closeness, hazards, risk, or source completeness.
National parkMissouri
Park boundaries overlap#1 closest

West

Mark Twain National Forest: Geography and Protected Area Atlas of Southern Missouri

Mapping the karst terrain and ancient ridges of the Ozark Highlands

Mark Twain National Forest represents a sprawling conservation area within the Missouri Ozark Highlands. Its geography is defined by volcanic mountain remnants, rocky glades, and significant river corridors like the Eleven Point National Scenic River. This record provides insight into the forest's complex mapped boundaries, seven designated wilderness areas, and the distinctive karst geology that characterizes this unique American landscape.

Area
6,037.3 km²
Established
1939
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Mark Twain National Forest Geography
Wildlife reserveMissouri
About 52 km away#2 closest

South

Mingo Wilderness: Missouri Protected Wildlife Reserve and Wetland Geography

Primitive bottomland forest and swamp landscape

Mingo Wilderness encompasses 8,000 acres of protected bottomland hardwood forest and cypress-tupelo swamp in southeastern Missouri. As a federally designated wilderness area embedded within a national wildlife refuge, it provides a quiet, primitive habitat characterized by slow-moving creek corridors and varied seasonal wetlands.

Area
32 km²
Established
1976
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Lowland
Mingo Wilderness Protected Area
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Protected landscapeIllinois
77 km away#3 closest

East

Shawnee National Forest: Exploring the Protected Landscapes of the Illinois Shawnee Hills

Mapped sandstone formations and glacial terrain in southern Illinois

Spanning nearly 289,000 hectares, Shawnee National Forest is the largest body of public land in Illinois. The area is defined by its dramatic sandstone bluffs, deep canyons, and seven designated wilderness areas that provide a rare rugged topography within the American Midwest. Explore the complex geography of this forest, from its glacial-sculpted river watersheds to its diverse hardwood habitats and historic reforestation sites.

Area
2,017.83 km²
Established
1933
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Shawnee National Forest Protected Area Map
A soft watercolor illustration featuring rolling green hills, a winding stream, and a forested treeline against a pale sky.
Wildlife reserveMissouri
93 km away#4 closest

Southwest

Irish Wilderness: Missouri Ozark Protected Area and Karst Landscape Atlas

Federally protected wilderness in the Eleven Point River landscape

Spanning the rugged terrain of the Missouri Ozarks, Irish Wilderness is a federally protected area known for its distinct karst geography. Visitors can study the network of caves, sinkholes, and springs that define the local environment, alongside historical remnants of frontier settlement. The area serves as a primary example of wilderness preservation within the Mark Twain National Forest, balancing sensitive cave ecosystems with forested ridge landscapes.

Area
65.87 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Upland
Irish Wilderness Missouri Geography
National parkMissouri
130 km away#5 closest

North

Gateway Arch National Park: National Park Geographic Atlas and Map Boundaries

Explore protected landscape context and regional setting.

Gateway Arch National Park represents a unique protected landscape within Missouri, contributing to the broader national park atlas. This entry focuses on its specific geographic identity and mapped boundaries, offering structured data for understanding its role. Discover the factual landscape context and regional importance of Gateway Arch National Park for informed geographic exploration.

Area
0.78 km²
Established
2018
IUCN
II
Visitors
1.2M annual
Gateway Arch National Park Protected Area
Wildlife reserveIllinois
162 km away#6 closest

East

Lusk Creek Wilderness: An Atlas of Protected Sandstone Canyons and Forests in Southern Illinois

Mapping rugged wilderness terrain and forest ecological recovery.

Lusk Creek Wilderness serves as a key protected landscape in southern Illinois, featuring extensive sandstone canyon systems and dense hardwood woodland. This area offers a unique look at the geological and forested character of the Shawnee region, documented through its boundaries, elevation changes, and natural landmarks. Use this geographic entry to examine the rugged, roadless character of the state largest wilderness designation and its place within the wider regional drainage system.

Area
25.47 km²
Established
1990
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Upland
Lusk Creek Wilderness Park Map and Geography
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Wildlife reserveIllinois
174 km away#7 closest

East

Garden of the Gods Wilderness: A Protected Sandstone Plateau in Southern Illinois

Explore geologic boundaries, sandstone hoodoos, and forested wilderness terrain

Garden of the Gods Wilderness represents a critical protected area within the Shawnee National Forest, notable for its unglaciated sandstone geography. This 3,318-acre wilderness offers an intimate view of ancient carboniferous rock formations, including prominent hoodoos and clifftop overlooks that provide expansive sightlines across the southern Illinois landscape.

Area
13.43 km²
Established
1990
Relief
Upland
Climate
Temperate
Garden of the Gods Wilderness Map and Geography
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Protected landscapeUnited States of America
199 km away#8 closest

East

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area: Mapped Geography and Protected Landscapes

An inland peninsula preserved between two major river reservoirs.

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area occupies a distinct narrow land bridge between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. This protected landscape contains a dense mix of forested ridges, stream valleys, and managed wildlife prairies. The area is integral to the lower Ohio River Valley geography, showcasing the results of long-term watershed management and large-scale ecological restoration within the United States.

Area
693.1 km²
Established
1963
Visitors
2M annual
Relief
Lowland
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area Atlas
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Trace the Rugged Ridges and Protected Landscapes of Rockpile Mountain Wilderness

Deepen your understanding of Missouri's protected geography by exploring the mapping and terrain of Rockpile Mountain Wilderness. MoriAtlas provides a structured look at the ridges, forest boundaries, and natural features that define this unique southeastern Ozark landscape.

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