2017 Map of Competition

About this map

The Gasconade River winds through this section of the Ozarks, carving a landscape defined by deep valleys like Wichita Hollow and Wildcat Hollow. In this rural pocket of Laclede and Wright counties, small settlements such as Competition, Jerktail, and Saint George serve as focal points for a network of county roads. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, with ridges supporting clearings like Snouffer Field while the river bottoms provide crossing points like Burney Ford. Much of the eastern portion is protected within the Mark Twain National Forest, maintaining a heavily wooded character. Local history is anchored by sites like the Emerson Cem near Elk Cr and the Dorris Cem further south, offering genealogical clues for families tied to these specific creek drainages and upland farms.