2021 Map of Deer Ridge

About this map

The Middle Fabius River carves a winding path through the northeast corner of Lewis County, defining the landscape around Horseshoe Bend and the small settlement of Deer Ridge. This region is characterized by its agricultural drainage network, where numerous tributaries like Hilbert Br, Reddish Br, and Little Troublesome Cr flow through the dissected terrain. To the west, the settlement of Forest Springs sits near the Knox County line, illustrating the rural development patterns of Northeast Missouri. Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Chapel Cem, Bondurant Cem, and Mount Pleasant Cem. The transportation network is anchored by early infrastructure such as Parrish Bridge, Seaman Bridge, and Limekiln Bridge, which provided essential crossings for the community's movement between farmsteads and the county's northern reaches.