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2015 Map of Amazonia

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Amazonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Amazonia and the small settlement of Nodaway occupy the bluffs and bottoms where the Nodaway River meets the Missouri River. This riverine landscape is defined by the expansive Burr Oak Bottom and a network of creeks, including Lincoln Cr and Honey Cr, which drain the undulating uplands of Andrew and Holt Counties. The transit corridor of the Burlington Northern Railroad follows the base of the loess hills, paralleling the riverbanks and connecting these rural communities.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial sites across the township, such as Bennett Lane Cemetery, Jackson Cemetery, and Old Union Cemetery. These landmarks, along with Worth Airport and small water bodies like Schweizer Lake and Thompson Lake, provide a detailed look at the agricultural and social fabric of northwest Missouri. The map captures the interface of the floodplains and the high ground, illustrating how terrain influenced the placement of early homesteads and regional thoroughfares.