2021 Map of Durham

About this map

The Middle Fabius River and South Fabius River define the undulating landscape of this border region between Lewis and Marion counties. Small agricultural communities such as Durham, Emerson, and Naomi serve as anchors for a dense network of country roads, including State Hwy N and State Hwy P. The terrain is deeply etched by a system of drainages including Troublesome Cr and Pigeon Cr, creating a complex topography of ridges and valleys that has historically dictated the placement of homesteads and burial grounds. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the locations of several family-named cemeteries, such as Wagner Cem, Banks Cem, and McPike Cem, which remain tucked away from the primary thoroughfares. The presence of Klocke Lake and various smaller creek branches like Little Grassy Cr further illustrates the water-rich nature of this Missouri farmland.