2011 Map of Barnumton

About this map

Barnumton and the small settlement of Bannister anchor this Missouri landscape, where the deeply carved topography of the Ozarks dictates the movement of people and water. The Little Niangua River winds through the western half of the map, marked by the historical crossing at Bannister Ford and numerous tributary hollows like Bannister Hollow and Toby Hollow. This 2011 survey captures the area as the waters of Lake of the Ozarks reach into the eastern valleys, creating a distinctive interface between riverine and lacustrine environments.