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2017 Map of Hancock

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The winding Gasconade River anchors this study of Pulaski County, where the river's deep bends create a complex landscape of bluffs and hollows. Near the water, the site of Wheelers Mill sits adjacent to Wheeler Lake Spring, reflecting a history of small-scale industry and resource use in the rural Ozarks. The map reveals a dense network of family and community burial sites, including the Joiner Cem, Lipscomb Cem, and Brake Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of Missouri.

Settlement patterns are centered around small crossroads like Hancock and Helm, while the river crossings at Riddle Bridge and landmarks like Yellow Bluff define the local geography. Significant topographic features such as Dixon Hollow and the drainage of Little Tavern Cr and Middle Cr illustrate the dissected terrain that historically dictated road placement and agricultural boundaries across township lines.