2015 Map of Drew

About this map

Osage Fork Gasconade River winds through this section of Missouri, anchoring a landscape defined by small rural settlements and extensive forestry. Small communities such as Drew, Jacksonville, and Lyons are scattered among the ridges and hollows, connected by a network of local roads like Braddock Rd and Scenic Dr. The area's history is preserved in its numerous family burial grounds, including Bohanon Cemetery and Heard Cemetery, which remain as markers of the families who settled this rugged terrain. Within the Mark Twain National Forest, the topography is deeply etched by features like Burnt Cabin Hollow and Flagmire Hollow, leading down to the Gasconade River near Clark Ford. Natural water sources like Blue Spring and Mayfield Spring provided vital resources for early homesteads in the Ozark highlands.