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2012 Map of Atlanta

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Atlanta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Atlanta serves as the primary hub of this Macon County landscape, situated where the local road network converges near the Atlanta City Lake. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Middle Fork Salt River, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Linn Branch, Willow Branch, and Bee Branch. This network of waterways suggests a long-standing agricultural foundation, with rural life centered around small crossroads like Economy and the historic Shiloh Cemetery.

A distinct grid of section roads, many with whimsical or thematic names such as Katydid St, Jukebox St, and Kangaroo St, overlays the natural drainage basins of Bear Creek and Long Branch. To the north, Schneider Field and the area surrounding Love Lake provide further landmarks for local researchers. The map captures a moment of modern rural Missouri, documenting how contemporary infrastructure and named lanes have integrated with the older water-bound topography of the region.