2021 Map of Arnica

About this map

Arnica and the surrounding borderlands of Cedar, St. Clair, and Polk Counties are defined by a network of rural routes and the winding tributaries of the Turkey Cr watershed. In the northern reaches, Birdsong sits near the headwaters of Bishop Br, while the central uplands are home to the small settlement of Claud. The landscape is etched with history, visible in family-named landmarks like Sheeks Cem and Simrell Cem. Significant topographic features such as the Coal Bank Hills dominate the western portion of the quadrangle, while the eastern section is drained by Green Spring Br and the north-flowing Panther Cr. The drainage patterns, including S Fork Turkey Cr and Silver Cr, illustrate the complex hydrology of this Missouri plateau before it meets larger river systems beyond these borders.