2011 Map of Hanleyville

About this map

The Black River winds through the heart of this landscape, carving out distinctive riverine features such as Hammons Bend, Grape Vine Bend, and Buttermilk Bend. This 2011 survey of the Missouri-Butler County border highlights a region defined by its complex drainage network, where the river interacts with numerous sloughs like Caney Slough, Catherine Slough, and Blue Spring Slough. Small agricultural settlements and family landmarks anchor the terrain, including Morocco in the northwest and Mayberry to the east. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, specifically Morocco Cemetery, Ashcraft Cemetery, and Hillis Cemetery. The eastern portion of the map rises into the Caledonia Hills and Ash Hills, providing a clear contrast to the low-lying river bottoms and the large landform known as Big Island situated near the crossing at Hargove Bridge.