State of Missouri 1822 The new state of Missouri hardly seems populated enough to qualify as a state.  But by this time the government was moving the Native American's farther west and away from the settlements.  The Kentucky hunter's and other experienced pioneers were beginning to move into the new land to to take advantage of cheap land and plentiful wildlife and to co-mingle with the established French settlers. (cont)   Larger Use your browser's back button to return Zoom Population Map info:  Geographical, Historical and Statistical Map of Missouri.  Carey, H.C.; Lea, I. Chief Towns, Religion Maps are intended for research and education on the areas of Gasconade, Maries and Osage Counties, MO.  All zoom views are to this area. Courtesy: David Rumsey Collection

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Some familier names start appearing such as Loutra (otter skin) Creek, later Loutre (otter), Cote Sans Dessein (hill [slope,bank] without design) and the settlement of Gasconade.  Gasconade was later to be the first county seat of the new Gasconade County.  Loutre Island at the end of Loutre Creek was also a territorial post office before statehood.