2015 Map of Brushyknob

About this map

Evans and the surrounding rural landscape of Missouri are defined by a complex network of hollows and ridges that dictated the early settlement patterns of Douglas County. Deeply incised drainages like Wolfpen Hollow, Cotton Patch Hollow, and Bluegrass Hollow give way to prominent elevations such as Coonts Ridge, creating a landscape where small communities like Champion, Coldspring, and Vera Cruz established themselves at strategic intersections or along water sources. The importance of reliable water in this karst topography is evidenced by features like Callaway Riley Spring and Days Springs. Genealogists will find significant local history in the several rural cemeteries, including Clever Creek Cemetery and New Hope Cemetery, which serve as quiet landmarks for these scattered settlements. The winding course of Bryant Creek and its many tributaries, such as Tarbutton Cr and Clever Cr, continue to shape the geography and road networks through this part of the Missouri Ozarks.