2017 Map of Osage

About this map

Osage Creek and its many tributaries carve a network of hollows and ridges through this section of the Ozarks, defining the settlement patterns and roadway routes in Carroll County. Small farming communities such as Conner, Rudd, and Dryfork are situated at critical crossroads or along the valley floors, where the terrain relents. The landscape is notably dense with family-named landmarks and cemeteries, reflecting a deeply rooted local genealogy. Researchers can find several burial sites including Sisco Cem, Fancher Cem, and McGehee Cem positioned near old homesteads.