2011 Map of Darien

About this map

The Dent County Farm and the Salem Memorial Airport anchor the northern reaches of this Dent County landscape, where small crossroads communities and family burial grounds dot the rural terrain. Scattered settlements including Darien, New Hope, Jack, and Custer are linked by an extensive network of county roads, such as Co RD-612 and Co RD-638, which follow the natural drainage of the Ozark foothills. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies several significant resting places including Love Cemetery, Stagner Cemetery, and Cage-Lane Cemetery. The drainage pattern is defined by winding waterways like Spring Creek, Holt Creek, and Gladden Branch, illustrating a topography where historical settlement was dictated by the proximity to reliable water sources and the rise of local aviation and agricultural centers.