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2015 Map of Goerlisch Ridge

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Goerlisch Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Old Woollam and New Woollam anchor this rural Gasconade County landscape, situated amidst a complex network of ridges and hollows south of the Gasconade River. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations such as Goerlisch Ridge and Hickorynut Ridge, with numerous family-named landmarks suggesting a deep-rooted agricultural history. The movement of early settlers is evidenced by features like Suelthaus Ford crossing Third Creek, providing vital transit points before modern infrastructure.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of several local burial grounds, including Atkins Cemetery, Laubert Cemetery, and Third Creek Cemetery. The map also reveals the area's hydrology, with Mickey Branch and Brushy Branch cutting through the topography. Notable landmarks like Pilot Knobs and Pin Oak Bluff overlook the winding creek beds, while Lake Timber Ridge represents more modern water management in this traditional Missouri Ozark setting.