2021 Map of Gifford

About this map

The Chariton River valley serves as the central artery for this portion of Northern Missouri, where the meandering waterway carves through the landscape of Adair Co and Macon Co. Small communities such as Gifford and South Gifford sit near the southern border, while Yarrow is positioned further north, reflecting the traditional river-oriented settlement patterns of the region. The map reveals a network of named trails and county roads, such as Hedgehog Trl Run and Indian Hill Trl, that provide access to the timbered ridges and creek bottoms. For family historians, several burial sites are documented including Canaday Cem, Indian Hill Cem, and Sheridan Grove Cem. The local geography is further defined by numerous tributaries like Hog Cr, Sugar Cr, and Walnut Cr that feed into the main river channel, shaping the agricultural and residential layout of these rural townships.