2021 Map of Briar

About this map

Briar sits at the heart of this Ripley County landscape, where the Current River winds through the eastern reaches, creating distinct hydrological features like Hargus Eddy, Dark Bay, and Bugger Boo Bay. Much of the central and northern terrain is managed under the Mark Twain National Forest, characterized by a complex network of named hollows and ridges such as Mansco Hollow, Hodo Hollow, and Bee Hill. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of several rural burial grounds, including Bennett Cem near the northwestern corner and Shirley Cem situated south of the main settlement. The presence of the Deer Leap Recreation Area along the river highlights the long-standing importance of this waterway for local geography and leisure.