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2017 Map of Argo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Argo and Japan anchor this rural landscape along the borders of Gasconade, Franklin, and Crawford counties. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Little Bourbeuse River and its numerous tributaries, including Boone Cr, Opossum Cr, and Logan Br. This region contains a high density of family and community burial grounds, such as Old Japan Cem, Underwood Cem, and Rommelmann Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research.

The presence of small impoundments like Dorson Lake and Nolie Lake N suggests a landscape utilized for local recreation and water management. Transportation is dictated by a network of rural routes such as State Hwy C and Jakes Prairie Rd, connecting isolated farmsteads and small settlements. The southern edge of the map shows the expansion of Bourbon near the interstate corridor, providing a sharp contrast to the quiet river valleys and creek beds that dominate the northern townships.