Loading map...

2017 Map of Brays

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Brays
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Brays and Atwell anchor this rural landscape along the borders of Miller, Maries, and Pulaski counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, including the Little Maries River to the east and the winding Little Tavern Cr to the west. While much of the area consists of wooded drainage basins like Greasy Cr and Kenser Cr, the map reveals a history of local settlement through established road systems and small family or community landmarks.

Genealogical interest is found in sites such as Washington Cem and Rose Cem, which sit atop the ridges overlooking the river valleys. The road network, featuring names like Brays Church Rd and Tavern Creek Rd, suggests the importance of these thoroughfares in connecting these isolated settlements to the larger region. The presence of Joe Hanauer Lake provides a notable point of contrast to the numerous branching creeks that dominate the topography.