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2012 Map of Axtell

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The city of Macon serves as the southern anchor for this section of Missouri, where the Missouri-Macon County landscape is defined by the convergence of several major waterways. The Middle Fork Salt River and Brush Creek wind through the central portion of the map, while the western edge is dominated by the waters of Long Branch Lake and Macon Lake. The infrastructure of the area is supported by features like the B Thieman Dam and the Mechlin Lake Dam, which manage the local drainage patterns for agricultural and community use.

Small rural settlements and legacy locations are scattered across the terrain, providing valuable touchpoints for local historians. Places such as Axtell, Kellogg, and Ten Mile remain marked on the landscape, alongside the Lyda Post Office. A network of family and community burial sites, including Powell Cemetery, Bellview Cemetery, and Liberty Cemetery, are preserved throughout the township, offering a clear record of the area's genealogical footprint.