Loading map...

2021 Map of Strain

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Strain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Bourbeuse River carves a winding path through this portion of Franklin County, defining a landscape of sharp river bends and historic crossings. Early transit and agricultural patterns are visible through the numerous river features like Kampschroeder Bend, Bartel Bend, and the aptly named Millrock Ford. These natural landmarks served as focal points for the rural community of Strain and the nearby settlement of Champion City.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through several established burying grounds, including New Friendship Baptist Church Cem, McCallister Cem, and Schmidt Cem. The map also details a network of named country roads such as Jakes Prairie Rd and Shawnee Ford Rd, illustrating how the population moved between the upland ridges and the fertile river valleys of the Little Bourbeuse River and its many tributaries like Boone Creek.