2015 Map of Fuson

About this map

The Gasconade River meanders through this portion of Wright County, defining a landscape of deep hollows and narrow ridges. Local industry and historic homesteads are evidenced by riverside landmarks such as Grimes Mill and Latham Mill, which sit along the eastern bank near the confluence of Dove Cr and Whetstone Cr. The terrain is marked by numerous named drainages and hollows, including Hillhouse Hollow, Wildcat Hollow, and Garner Hollow, illustrating the complex topography that shaped early settlement patterns. Small communities like Fuson, Talmage, and Durbin serve as local anchors, connected by a network of rural routes such as St George Rd and Cooncreek Rd. A notable geological feature, the Needles Eye Natural Arch, stands near a sharp bend in the river, highlighting the unique karst-influenced geography of the Ozark plateau.