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2017 Map of Belle

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Belle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Belle and Bland anchor this 2017 survey where the borders of Osage, Gasconade, and Maries counties converge. The landscape is defined by the transition between the rolling uplands and the creek valleys that drain the region, including Crider Cr and Little Third Cr. The presence of Old Bland and the Old Bland Cem north of the modern town site highlights the shifting centers of community life in this part of Missouri.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from family-named cemeteries like Francis Cem, Heyer Cem, and Campbell Cem to small rural settlements like Byron. The rural character of the area is further evidenced by isolated features like Pepper Field and the numerous named hollows, such as Morton Hollow and Skillet Hollow, which reflect the localized naming traditions of these central Missouri hills.