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1999 Map of Courtois

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Courtois
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Courtois Creek and its many tributaries, including Hazel Creek, flow through this section of the Mark Twain National Forest along the border of Crawford and Washington Counties. The landscape is defined by deep hollows such as Todd Hollow and Boiling Springs Hollow, which supported small, dispersed communities during the late 20th century. Local religious and social life is anchored by landmarks like Sugar Grove Ch, Bethel Ch, and Joseph Chapel.

Genealogists will find value in the specific locations of rural burial sites, including Jinkerson Cem and Antioch Cem. The map also captures infrastructure and landmarks from this era, such as the Czar Lookout and the Ozark Trail, providing a clear record of the area's recreational and conservation footprint before the turn of the millennium. Small settlements like Brazil and Quaker remain isolated amidst the heavily wooded terrain of the Missouri Ozarks.