2015 Map of Berger

About this map

Berger serves as a central point in this Missouri River landscape, situated where the river plains meet the southern uplands. The terrain is defined by the sweeping course of the Missouri River and its accompanying wetlands like Loutre Slough, which separate the mainland from Rush Island. This area across Franklin, Gasconade, and Warren counties is notable for its high density of family and community burial grounds, reflecting a long history of local settlement. Numerous sites including Saint Johns Cemetery, Kallmeyer Cemetery, and the Reinhardt Cemetery are distributed across the hills and bottoms. The northern bank features the Katy Trl, utilizing the former rail corridor near the small settlements of Case and Gore. The agricultural character of the river valley is evident in the naming of Berger Bottom and the grid of rural roads like Sprecklemeyer Rd and Diederich Rd.