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2012 Map of Hancock

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Gasconade River winds through the southern portion of this Pulaski County landscape, defining a region where water and local industry have long intersected. At Wheelers Mill, the river is joined by the flow of Wheeler Spring, while nearby the Riddle Bridge provides a vital crossing point. Further north, the terrain is marked by a network of smaller watercourses like Sewell Creek and Atwell Creek, which drain toward the small settlements of Hancock and Helm.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in the numerous rural burial grounds scattered across the quadrangle, including the Decker Cemetery, Lipscomb Cemetery, and Mitchell Cemetery. Landmarks such as the Dixon Lookout Tower and W E Wilton Dam indicate the modern management of these timbered highlands. The map also documents the spiritual life of the river valley at Gasconade Church near the distinctive Yellow Bluff overlook.