1978 Map of Berryman

About this map

Berryman serves as a central point in this part of the Mark Twain National Forest, where the settlement and land use are defined by the winding paths of Courtois Creek and Lost Creek. The map documents a landscape of public recreation and deep-rooted local history, evidenced by a network of camps including Brazil Creek Campground and the Edward Beecher Recreation Area. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial sites and landmarks like Courtois Cem, Dobkins Cem, and Criswell Cem, along with Oak Grove Ch. The terrain is characterized by prominent ridges such as Shirley Ridge and Cedar Ridge, which separate the numerous hollows that dominate the local topography. This 1970s survey captures the area at a time when traditional community anchors like rural churches and cemeteries remained preserved within the bounds of a managed national forest.