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1981 Map of Summerfield

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Summerfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Gasconade River meanders deeply through the limestone topography of this mid-Missouri landscape, defining the border between Osage and Maries counties. Steep riverbanks are marked by prominent features like Cave Bluff, Keeney Bluff, and Hatchee Bluff, where the water has carved narrow valleys and expansive bends. Small settlements and family-named landmarks are scattered throughout the upland ridges and hollows, including the community of Summerfield and the remote Koenig area, the latter notable for the Koenig Cemetery and nearby kiln sites.

Industry and local history intersect along the river's path, from the Gascandy site to the numerous clay and gravel extraction points. Natural water sources such as Ramsey Spring and Meyers Spring emerge near the river, while the local religious and social center is anchored by the Pilot Knob Ch. The map details a rural network of fords and hollows, including Skillet Hollow and Knight Hollow, reflecting a rugged agricultural and extractive economy established long before the 1980s.