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2004 Map of Bloodland

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Bloodland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

Fort Leonard Wood dominates the eastern and southern portions of this landscape, where military infrastructure meets the dense woodlands of the Mark Twain National Forest. The map documents a significant transformation of land use, identifying the locations of Bloodland (Site) and Cookville (Site), indicating where former civilian communities were absorbed into the Fort Leonard Wood Military Reservation. This transition from rural settlement to military training ground is further evidenced by several isolated burial grounds, such as McCann Cem and Friendship Cem, which remain as markers of the area's earlier pioneer history.

In the northwestern corner, the settlement of Hanna sits near the winding course of Roubidoux Creek, providing a contrast to the high-activity military zones. Aviation and logistics are centered around Forney Army Airfield in the northeast, complete with its Control Tower and Beacon. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous hollows, including Flatrock Hollow and Paddle Hollow, which drain toward the creek system in a pattern that has historically dictated both travel and settlement.