2015 Map of Hartsburg

About this map

The Missouri River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Boone and Cole Counties, defining the agricultural and cultural geography of this region. Hartsburg serves as a central hub for the surrounding fertile lowlands, where the Katy Trl now follows the path of former rail commerce. The landscape is dotted with small, historical communities like Wilton, Oldham, and Claysville, each situated along the river or the bluff lines. To the east, the terrain rises into the timbered ridges of the Mark Twain National Forest. The map provides significant genealogical value through the documentation of local burial sites, including Friedens Cemetery, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, and Steeley Cemetery. Distinctive river landmarks such as Little Manitou Rock, Bull Rock, and Sugar Loaf Rock serve as enduring navigational points along the river valley's limestone bluffs.