2017 Map of Fredericksburg

About this map

The Gasconade River winds through the southeastern portion of this landscape, forming the distinctive Heckman Bend and surrounding the Koelling Islands as it crosses the border between Osage and Gasconade counties. This region is characterized by a high density of family cemeteries, which offer valuable data for genealogists tracing early Missouri settlers. Notable sites include Woods Cem, Wilhoit Cem, and Baileys Creek Cem, often located near the small community hubs of Aud, Hope, and Fredericksburg. The map reveals a rural economy organized around the intricate drainage systems of Baileys Creek, Richland Creek, and Hope Creek. The terrain is marked by numerous private lanes and county routes like Stolpe Rd and Candy Stripe Ln, which connect remote homesteads to central landmarks like Lake Isabell and the river's edge.