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2017 Map of Amazonia

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Amazonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The Missouri River carves a sharp boundary between Andrew County, Missouri, and Doniphan County, Kansas, as it flows through this river-bottom landscape. The settlement of Amazonia sits on the bluffs overlooking the river's path, while the smaller community of Nodaway is positioned to the northwest near the confluence with the Nodaway River. A prominent Levee line traces the riverbank, protecting the fertile lowlands of Burr Oak Bottom from the unpredictable seasonal waters.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites across the uplands, including Hackberry Cem, Jackson Cem, and Old Union Cem. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage creeks such as Honey Cr and Caples Cr that feed into the larger river systems. Small-scale local infrastructure like Worth Airport and Paradise Lake punctuate the landscape, illustrating the modern character of this agricultural and riverside region.