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2012 Map of Pershing

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pershing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Gasconade River dictates the geography of this Missouri region, carving a deep, winding path through high bluffs and bottomlands. Several historic river crossings reflect an era of water-based transit, notably Feigler Ferry and Brown Shanty Ferry, alongside the natural Krueger Ford to the south. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, identifying numerous family-named burial grounds such as Baecker Cemetery, Bickmeyer Cemetery, and Eikerman Cemetery scattered across the upland ridges.

Prominent terrain features like Turnpike Bluff and Church Bluff overlook the river's horseshoe loops, including Clausner Bend. Small rural centers such as Pershing and Bay serve as anchor points for a network of country roads, while larger islands like Helds Island highlight the complex hydrology of the Gasconade. The landscape is further dissected by numerous tributaries, including Sugar Creek, First Creek, and Puncheon Creek.