2017 Map of Banner

About this map

Mark Twain National Forest dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the terrain rises sharply toward Bell Mountain and Pruitt Mtn. The northern portion of the quadrangle shows a transition into more settled territory near Banner, characterized by a network of rural routes like State Hwy BB and Banner Rd. A high concentration of family and community burial sites, including Thomas Chapel Cem, Tullock Cem, and Nelson Cem, suggests a long-established rural population scattered among the ridges and hollows. The drainage patterns of Shut-in Cr and Imboden Fork carve deep into the Missouri highlands, while local landmarks such as Coon Hollow and Richardson provide anchor points for regional history. This 2017 survey details the topographical complexity of the Iron County and Washington County border, reflecting a landscape defined by timber, mountain peaks, and winding creek beds.