2015 Map of Van Cleve

About this map

Van Cleve and the surrounding Maries and Miller County borderlands are defined by a complex network of waterways feeding into Tavern Creek. This 2015 update of the landscape reveals a region where genealogy is preserved in numerous family-named burial grounds, including the Barnhart Cemetery, Pendleton Cemetery, and Jim-Matt Lawson Cemetery. The rugged terrain is etched with many drainage branches like Fry Br and Carnes Br, while historic transit corridors such as Balmhoer School Rd suggest the locations of former community centers. Small settlements like Tavern and Sudheimer anchor the southern portion of the map, illustrating the persistent, sparse settlement pattern of this rural Missouri Ozark region. Local researchers will find the specific road designations and creek junctions invaluable for locating old homesteads and family landmarks.