1987 Map of Manes

About this map

Manes and its surrounding countryside in Wright County appear here in a detailed snapshot of rural Missouri life from the late 1980s. The landscape is defined by the extensive reaches of the Mark Twain National Forest, which blankets much of the eastern and central territory. Small, dispersed settlements like Lynchburg, Mingsville, and Embree serve as the primary hubs for local residents, connected by a network of winding roads and paths. These communities are closely tied to the area's drainage systems, with Beaver Creek and Mill Creek carving through the terrain. The topography is further punctuated by deep hollows, such as Schoolhouse Hollow and Wolf Hollow, which reveal the local character of the Ozark Plateau. Genealogists will find the location of a local Cem and isolated homesteads helpful for tracing family residency in this portion of Gasconade and Montgomery townships.