2015 Map of Hermitage

About this map

Hermitage serves as the central hub of this Missouri Ozarks landscape, where the meandering Pomme de Terre River transitions into the upper reaches of Pomme de Terre Lake. The settlement pattern follows the high ground between river bends and creek drainage, with small communities like Galmey and Carsons Corner situated along the local road network. The influence of the river on the local topography is evident in the numerous named hollows, such as Montgomery Hollow and Rough Hollow, which cut deep into the surrounding hills. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of burial sites, including Hermitage Cemetery, Dorman Cemetery, and the Dooley Bend Cemetery located near a sharp oxbow in the river. Downstream, the landscape shifts as the water backs up against Indian Point and surrounds Lost Hill Island, illustrating the local impact of twentieth-century water management on the original river valley.