1973 Map of Gentryville

About this map

Gentryville serves as the focal point for this rural Missouri landscape, situated near the headwaters of Fox Cr in the northern portion of the quadrangle. The map documents a deeply dissected terrain characterized by numerous named hollows such as Wolfden Hol, Crenshaw Hol, and Eli Hollow, which reflect long-standing local naming traditions. In the 1970s, the area remained defined by its network of creeks, including Brush Creek and Pine Creek, and notable landmarks like Abrahams Knob and Devils Rock Pile. Genealogical value is found in the distribution of family-named burial sites, such as Henderson Cem and Hale Cem, along with community hubs like St Johns Ch and the settlement of Blanche. The map also captures the administrative boundary between Douglas Co and Ozark Co, illustrating how these remote Ozark hills were partitioned.