2021 Map of Decaturville

About this map

Decaturville sits at the heart of this landscape where the undulating Ozark topography meets the transition from Camden County into Laclede County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows, including Turkeypen Hollow and the distinctive Devils Backbone, while the Dry Auglaize Creek and its tributaries like Prairie Branch carve through the southern reaches. Numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Stone Cemetery and Garrison Cemetery, are scattered across the quadrangle, serving as vital markers for local genealogists. The presence of the Camdenton Memorial-Lake Regional Airport and settlements like Hugo illustrate the ongoing development of this region, balanced between its agricultural roots and modern infrastructure. This 2021 study documents the established road networks, from State Highway V to remote tracks like Turkey Pen Hollow Trail, that navigate the area's intricate ridges.