1978 Map of Courtois

About this map

Courtois Creek winds through the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest in this detailed survey of the Missouri Ozarks. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where the Middle Fork Shoal Creek and Hazel Creek carve deep through the surrounding hills. Small rural settlements like Brazil and Quaker anchor the map, while industrial presence is noted by the waste disposal ponds and a claypit. Local social life is mapped through several country churches, including Sugar Grove Ch and Joseph Chapel. Topographic features like Murry Hill and various hollows such as Boiling Springs Hollow illustrate the difficult terrain that likely shaped the region's development. For genealogists, the map identifies specific burial sites like Linkerson Cem and Antioch Cem, offering precise locations for family history research.