Topaz Mill on the North Fork River, Douglas County, Missouri

Hidden deep in the Ozark hills of Douglas County, Missouri, Topaz Mill remains one of Missouri's best kept secrets. In the upper watershed of the North Fork of the White River, the mill, spring, and the surrounding countryside still evokes the feeling of the Ozarks landscape of a hundred years ago.

The Bluegill Buddies spent a lovely early Spring day enjoying the sights and sounds of Topaz as well as adding a few sounds of their own. The renditions of "Redbird" and "The Irish Cobbler" were recorded live on site.

We humbly dedicate this video to the family that is in the process of restoring the mill to its original condition.

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• mill
• Topaz Mill
• North Fork River
• White River
• Ozarks
• historical site
• Douglas County
• Ozark Mill Tour
• water wheel
• natural spring
• Redbird
• Irish Cobbler
• banjo
• peepers

[RedbeardNC]

The first images...is that the Blue Hole? I remember swimming just a little ways north of the Topaz Mill in a beautiful spring called the Blue Hole. Just past where the water went across the cement bridge.

[EchoesoftheOzarks]

@RedbeardNC

We're not that familiar with this stretch of water, more familiar with the area near Twin Bridges (for canoeing). We were investigating mills and both of us wanted to see Topaz.

Those images were just north of the mill past a cement bridge so it's most likely Blue Hole or in its immediate vicinity. There's a couple of rope swings so it is still a popular spot.

[HStrawn]

Fine video of a wonderful (isolated) little mill and very much enjoyed your playing.

[sjeter61]

I usually get bored watching a long video,, but I sure didnt on this one, Breat video, what a beautiful place. Fishin , pickin I hope yall finished off the day w/ some fried catfish & hot water cornbread Steve