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1968 Map of Edgehill

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Edgehill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Kaolin Mountain and Bell Mountain dominate this landscape within the Clark National Forest, where the terrain is deeply dissected by the Black River and its numerous tributaries. Small settlements like Edgehill, Redmondville, and Black serve as anchor points for a rural population largely distributed along the narrow valley floors. The map reveals a high density of family and community burial grounds, including Goggins Cem, Troutman Cem, and Luerbergen Cem, which are essential markers for genealogical research in this part of Missouri.

The confluence of the Middle Fork Black River and Strother Creek highlights a geography defined by water, where names like Goggins Hollow and Cash Hollow suggest long-standing local ties to specific drainages. An intricate network of primitive routes and a Jeep Trail navigate the steep rises of Mack Ridge and Goggins Mountain, illustrating the challenges of transport and communication in this timbered region during the late 1960s.