2015 Map of Competition

About this map

The Gasconade River carves a winding path through the northern reaches of Wright County and southern Laclede County, defining a landscape of sharp ridges and deep valleys. This 2015 survey captures a network of small, rural settlements including Competition, Jerktail, and Saint George, which are connected by a web of local roads and lanes. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, documenting family-linked landmarks such as the Emerson Cemetery and Dorris Cemetery, as well as historical transit points like Burney Ford on the river. Portions of the Mark Twain National Forest occupy the northeastern corner, where the terrain falls away into Wichita Hollow and toward the banks of Beaver Creek. The drainage patterns of Sutton Br and Elk Cr further illustrate the dissected geography of this Ozark region.