2021 Map of Shirley

About this map

Shirley and the recreational grounds of Camp Lakewood define the landscape of this Washington County study. The topography is dominated by the steep slopes of Little Pilot Knob and Montgomery Ridge, where numerous small watercourses like Brazil Cr and Scott Br feed into the larger Sunnen Lake. This area of the Mark Twain National Forest exhibits a dense concentration of local family history through its scattered burial grounds, including the Wilson Family Cem, Martin Cem, and Blount Cem. The rural settlement pattern is anchored by faith and family, centered on Shirley Union Church Cem and Grassy Hollow Baptist Church Cem. Transportation follows the winding valleys, with routes like State Hwy AA and Fourche Renault Rd tracing the natural contours of the Saint Francois Mountains.