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2017 Map of Pershing

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pershing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gasconade River winds through the heart of this Gasconade County landscape, defining the rural character of a region marked by steep bluffs and deep river bends. The settlement of Pershing sits near the river's northern reach, while the small community of Bay anchors the southern portion of the sheet. Between them, the topography is shaped by prominent landforms such as Turnpike Bluff and Church Bluff, alongside distinct river features like Clausner Bend and Helds Island.

Genealogists and local historians will find a dense concentration of family-named burial sites across the ridges, including Keller Cem, Bohl Cem, and Spohrer Cem. The map documents a time when river access remained central to local movement, specifically noting the locations of Feigler Ferry and Krueger Ford. These landmarks, along with established routes like State Hwy J and State Hwy K, illustrate the persistent connection between the high-ground farms and the river valley floor.