2015 Map of Belle

About this map

Belle and Bland anchor this mid-2010s survey, where the boundaries of Osage, Gasconade, and Maries counties converge. The landscape is defined by the transition between the rolling hills and a network of small watercourses like Buck Elk Cr and Klein Br. An interesting geographical story is told by the presence of both Bland and its predecessor, Old Bland, providing a clear record of the settlement's local shift. Genealogists and local historians will find several family and community burial grounds, including the Old Bland Cemetery, Francis Cemetery, and Heyer Cemetery. The map also documents named hollows such as Morton Hollow and Rockhouse Hollow in the northern sections, while Pepper Field sits as a central landmark amidst the township and range divisions. This topography illustrates the enduring rural character of these Missouri counties, showing the established road network that connects these small towns and scattered homesteads.