2012 Map of Austin

About this map

Eightmile Creek and its various tributaries, including Tennessee Creek and Elm Branch, carve through the rural landscape of Cass County. This area of Missouri maintains its agricultural character, evidenced by the scattered distribution of small settlements like Austin, Daugherty, and Lone Tree. The map provides significant value for genealogical researchers, as it identifies several historic rural education sites such as Houston School, Elm Branch School, and Mullin School, alongside resting places including Pleasant Valley Cemetery and Vansandt Cemetery. Aviation in the region is anchored by the Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport, situated near the prominent elevation of Snowball Hill. The terrain is further defined by several family-named hills and private lakes like Hartzler Lake and Kurzweil Lake, reflecting long-standing local land ownership patterns south of the South Grand River.