2017 Map of Arnica

About this map

Arnica sits at the southern edge of this West-Central Missouri landscape, where the Cedar County and Polk County lines meet. This territory is defined by the winding drainage of Turkey Cr, including the S Fork Turkey Cr, which carves through the terrain alongside the Coal Bank Hills. The area shows a sparse but established settlement pattern, with the small communities of Claud and Birdsong serving as local landmarks among the many creek branches such as Price Br and Silver Cr. Genealogists will find local history preserved at Sheeks Cem and Simrell Cem, both located near the intersections of the rural road network. The map illustrates a rural landscape where life and travel are still closely tied to the natural watercourses and the seasonal springs like Green Spring.