2017 Map of Gerald

About this map

Gerald sits at the junction of modern transportation routes and early settlement patterns, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural landscape in Franklin County. The topography is defined by the branching drainages of Boeuf Cr and Cedar Fork, which carve through the terrain and influence the winding paths of roads like Koppelmann Valley Rd and Buffalo Ridge Rd. To the north, the small community of Beemont and the high point at Bald Hill overlook a network of creeks, including Saint Johns Cr and Opossum Cr. The map preserves the locations of several burial grounds, such as Boeuf Cem and Saint Paul Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Further east, Port Hudson marks another historic node in this agricultural region, while Harry Panhorst Lake provides a notable water feature amidst the rolling hills of the Gasconade and Franklin County borderlands.