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2017 Map of Briar

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Briar sits along the southern edge of this Missouri landscape, surrounded by the dense timber of the Mark Twain National Forest. The terrain is defined by a complex network of narrow valleys and ridges, with family-named landmarks like Fuse Hill and Horse Hollow characterizing the local topography. Water is a dominant element here, as the Current River snakes through the northeastern portion of the quadrangle, joined by features like Hargus Eddy and Peter Bay.

For genealogists and local historians, this survey provides a precise accounting of small rural burial grounds, including Bennett Cem, Chestnut Cem, Shirley Cem, Wilson Cem, and Rosson Cem. The road network is a mix of state routes and forestry roads, such as State Hwy C, providing access to isolated pockets like Voto Hollow and the waters of Ripley Lake. The map illustrates a region where the rugged Ozark landscape and the timber industry have long shaped the patterns of settlement.