2017 Map of Lesterville SE

About this map

The Black River winds through the hills of the eastern Ozarks, defining the topography of this corner of Iron and Reynolds counties. This 2017 survey details a landscape etched by countless drainages, including Mayberry Br, Sinking Cr, and Funk Br. The area is characterized by its numerous named hollows, which historically served as the primary sites for small family homesteads and local roads. Significant family-named landmarks like Pyles Hollow and Dafron Hollow are documented alongside numerous small cemeteries that anchor the local genealogy. Family burial sites such as Hampton Cem, Rutter Cem, and Murphy Cem are scattered across the terrain, often located near the winding county road network. The presence of Cave Spring and Whizenhunt Bay further illustrates the complex karst and riverine environment that has shaped settlement patterns and land use in this Missouri interior.