2017 Map of Montrose

About this map

Montrose anchors the southwestern corner of this West-Central Missouri landscape, where a dense grid of rural roads connects established family farms and small crossroad communities. The area is defined by its numerous small drainage systems, including Deepwater Cr, Bear Cr, and Granddaddy Cr, which carve gentle valleys through the Henry County countryside. Genealogists will find several notable local burial grounds preserved here, such as Saint Mary Cem just outside Montrose, Vickers Cem near the center of the quadrangle, and Bear Creek Cem to the east. These sites, along with the small settlements of Delmar and La Due, represent the historical persistence of rural townships in a region largely dedicated to agriculture and livestock. The map also traces the winding courses of Willow Br and Fishing Cr as they feed into larger tributaries, illustrating the local water network that has influenced property lines and road placements for generations.