2011 Map of Lesterville SE

About this map

The Black River winds through this Iron County landscape, defining a valley carved with numerous named hollows and branches. In the early 21st century, the terrain remains deeply marked by the hydrology of the Ozarks, from the flow of Sinking Creek and Goose Creek to the widening waters of Whizenhunt Bay. This geography is a focal point for family history research, as the map records several small burial sites tucked into the hillsides, including Rutter Cemetery, Gulliams Cemetery, and Lewis Cemetery. Many of these features are located near old rural thoroughfares like Champion Spring Rd and Co Rd 338. The density of named hollows such as Brawley Hollow, Carpenter Hollow, and Dafron Hollow suggests a long history of local land use and family-named landmarks that have persisted through generations in this part of Missouri.