2015 Map of Courtois

About this map

Courtois Creek and its many tributaries, including Hazel Cr and Shoal Cr, carve through the Ozark landscape on the border of Crawford and Washington Counties. This 2015 survey reveals a pattern of dispersed settlements like Brazil, Ishmael, and Courtois that follow the creek valleys and ridge lines. Deep within the Mark Twain National Forest, the map identifies significant local landmarks such as Iron Ore Spring and Dawes Ridge, alongside a high concentration of family and community burial grounds including Antioch Cemetery and Jinkerson Cemetery. The road network, comprised of routes like State Hwy Y and Brakefield Rd, connects these remote communities. The topography is defined by numerous hollows, such as Todd Hollow and Boiling Springs Hollow, illustrating how the drainage patterns of the Courtois Hills have historically shaped regional movement and settlement.