2014 Map of Austin

About this map

Snowball Hill and Bodenhammer Hill rise above the agricultural plains of Cass County, defining a landscape shaped by the headwaters of the South Grand River. This 2014 survey captures a rural Missouri corridor where modern infrastructure meets historical local landmarks. The Lawrence Smith Memorial Airport occupies the northern section, while the southern reaches center on the community of Austin. The map documents a network of small settlements and family-named landmarks, including Daugherty and Lone Tree, alongside several significant burial grounds such as Vansandt Cemetery and Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Water features like Eightmile Cr and Tennessee Cr meander through the townships, feeding local impoundments such as Hartzler Lake and Kurzweil Lake. This record is particularly valuable for tracing the placement of rural roads and section lines that have organized the region since its early development.