1948 Map of Oak Hill

About this map

Family cemeteries dot the rolling landscape across the Gasconade and Crawford County line, reflecting a deeply rooted rural settlement pattern. The small community of Oak Hill serves as a central point in an area defined by winding watercourses like the Bourbeuse River and Brush Creek. This mid-century survey reveals a network of country roads, such as Prairie Road, that connect isolated farmsteads to local landmarks including the Blue Spring Sch. The high density of named family burial grounds, from Ruwwe Cem in the north to Mc Williams Cem in the south, provides an invaluable resource for genealogists tracing early Missouri settlers. Notable topography includes the distinct valley of Pleasant Valley Creek and the drainage patterns of Souder Creek and Threemile Creek, which influenced the placement of original homesteads and schoolhouses throughout the township.