2012 Map of De Soto

About this map

Joachim Creek and its many tributaries define the landscape of central Jefferson County, where the city of De Soto serves as a primary hub. The 2012 layout shows the city's structured street grid situated south of Victoria, while Hillsboro anchors the northern portion of the map. This area is characterized by a high concentration of recreational and residential water bodies, including Lake Wauwanoka, Lake Siesta, and Lake Briarwood, illustrating the mid-century to modern development of suburban lake communities in this part of Missouri. Local genealogists will find several significant burial sites documented, such as Calvary Cemetery, Victoria Cemetery, and Good Shepherd Cemetery. Traditional place names like Shepley Hollow and Possum Holler persist alongside newer developments like the Hickory Hills Golf Club Lake, reflecting a transition from rural topography to more modern recreational land use.