2012 Map of Strain

About this map

The Bourbeuse River winds through this rural landscape in Franklin County, defining the local geography with its sharp meanders and crossings. Small settlements like Champion City and Strain serve as focal points for a network of country roads, where family history is anchored by sites such as Schmidt Cemetery and McCallister Cemetery. The terrain is shaped by the river's influence, seen in the naming of river landmarks like Kampschroeder Bend, Bartel Bend, and historic crossing points including Millrock Ford and Rock Ford. To the south, the Little Bourbeuse River and Logan Branch contribute to the drainage system of this agricultural area. Local recreation and water management are reflected in Melody Lake and W J Slais Lake, while the presence of the Old Japan Cemetery near the southern boundary hints at the deeper settlement history and vanished communities of this Missouri interior.