2004 Map of Drynob

About this map

The Osage Fork and Gasconade River converge in this corner of the Ozark Plateau, where the landscape is defined by deep hollows and narrow ridge tops. Rural life in the mid-twentieth century and into the early 2000s is recorded through the distribution of family-named cemeteries and small community hubs like Abo and Drynob. The presence of Prairie Creek Sch (Site) and Mount Salem Sch (Site) points to a shifting demographic, documenting the locations of former local schools that once anchored the area. This transition is further reflected in the inclusion of the Mark Twain National Forest, which covers a significant portion of the eastern terrain. Numerous cemeteries, including Smilin Cem and Wrinkle Cem, offer vital locations for genealogical research in Laclede and Pulaski counties, while the Hull Ford Bridge remains a key crossing over the winding waterways.