2012 Map of Eldridge West

About this map

Niangua River and its winding tributaries, including Woolsey Creek and Sweet Hollow Creek, define the topography of this Laclede County landscape. Small rural settlements like Ira, Corkery, and Prosperine are dispersed across the terrain, connected by a network of local routes such as Industry Rd and Kettle Rd. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, documenting several family-named burial grounds including Turner Cemetery, Guthrie Cemetery, and Keith Cemetery. Distinctive landmarks such as the Laird Post Office and a Landing Strip near Kinfolk Rd provide specific points of historical interest. The naming conventions for the surrounding bluffs and hollows, such as Indian Leap Bluff and Rattlesnake Hollow, reflect a deep-rooted local vernacular tied to the river's physical character.