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2023 Map of Bruner

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bruner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Finley Creek and its many tributaries, including Greasy Creek and Stewart Creek, carve a complex drainage pattern across this section of the Ozark Plateau. Small, unincorporated settlements like Abadyl, Elkhead, and Bruner are linked by a network of local roads such as Chinkapin Rd and State Hwy NN, highlighting the area's rural character. The map is particularly rich in genealogical data, featuring numerous family and community burial grounds like Sartin Cem, Ragsdale Cem, and Swearengin Cem.

The landscape is defined by its many hollows, such as Phillips Hollow, and the convergence of several county boundaries, including the meeting point of Christian, Webster, and Douglas counties. This late-stage survey also documents local landmarks like Todd Spring and Murphy Pond, as well as rural places of worship including West Finley Ch and Cardwell Chapel. The distribution of these sites suggests a long history of small-scale farming and timber harvesting centered around the creek valleys.