2012 Map of Bancroft

About this map

Bancroft sits at the intersection of rural thoroughfares in northern Missouri, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways including Tombstone Creek and Long Branch. This 2012 survey documents a countryside transitioned into a patchwork of agricultural plots and managed water resources. Small bodies of water like Billy Herrin Lake and Wayne Moore Lake are scattered across the terrain, alongside engineering features such as the Gates Lake Dam. To the south, Jamesport Lake and Spillman Field highlight the local recreational and community infrastructure. For those interested in local genealogy, the Antioch Cemetery remains a significant landmark near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The map captures the persistence of traditional creek-fed drainage patterns, with Raccoon Creek and Hickory Creek meandering through the southern sections, while modern road names like Beacon Ave and Granite Ave provide contemporary waypoints for navigating this historic farming region.