2011 Map of California South

About this map

The sprawling drainage of North Moreau Creek and its many tributaries, including Burris Fork and Mineral Branch, define the rural landscape south of the city of California. This central Missouri region is characterized by a network of county roads and family-named landmarks that trace the area's agricultural and social history. Notable for genealogists are several rural burial grounds scattered across the terrain, such as Boeckhaus Cemetery in the north and Yarnold Cemetery further south. The map also highlights smaller named communities like Brant and Corticelli, along with topographic features such as Gobblers Knob. The presence of Railroad Lake and references to older infrastructure like Harmony School Rd and the Burris Fork Bridge reflect the local economy and community development patterns of Moniteau County in the early 21st century.