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2017 Map of Redbird

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Bourbeuse River carves a winding path through this corner of the Missouri Ozarks, defining the rugged landscape and historic movement patterns of Gasconade, Crawford, and Phelps Counties. In an era where modern bridges are few, the map highlights traditional river crossings like Glaser Ford, Arthur Spring Ford, and Sewell Ford, which once connected isolated rural communities. Small settlements such as Redbird, Jake Prairie, and Royal serve as anchors for the surrounding farmsteads and ridges.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history preserved in the numerous family-named burial grounds, including Licklider Cem, Jackson Cem, and the LeDuc United Methodist Church Cem. The map also traces the drainage network of the river's tributaries, from Price Cr to Dry Fork, alongside human-made landmarks like Fritz Pueschel Lake and the various county roads that follow the high ground above the hollows.