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2011 Map of Cedar Gap

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cedar Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cedar Gap sits at the northern end of this Missouri landscape, where the headwaters of numerous creeks begin their descent through the Ozark plateau. The terrain is defined by its drainage patterns, with Cowskin Creek, Bryant Creek, and Honey Creek carving distinct valleys and hollows. These watercourses have long shaped the placement of local settlements and infrastructure, visible in the way Cedar Gap Rd and various county roads navigate the high ground between Bragg Hollow and Panther Hollow.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local history through the many burial sites and communities scattered throughout the area. Small settlements like Zenda, Granada, and Mount Zion anchor the rural landscape, supported by landmarks such as the Mount Zion Church. Multiple family-named or community cemeteries, including Rush Cemetery, Denney Cemetery, and Huffman Cemetery, provide essential points of reference for tracing local lineage in this corner of Douglas County.