2017 Map of Coldwater

About this map

The Saint Francis River winds through the southeastern edge of the Saint Francois Mountains, carving a landscape defined by deep hollows and prominent peaks like Gray Mtn and Victoria Mtn. This rural corridor between Madison and Wayne counties centers on the small settlements of Saco, Coldwater, and Lodi. The river's historical importance for transit is evident at Varsh Ford and Shelton Ford, while the surrounding terrain is a mosaic of family-named landmarks including Whitaker Hill and Huzzah Canyon. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites scattered across the hills, from the Whitener Cem in the north to the Antioch Cem near Lodi. The map illustrates a traditional Ozark settlement pattern where life follows the narrow valley floors of Twelvemile Cr and Cedar Cr.