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2012 Map of Big Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Maries River winds through this central Missouri landscape, anchoring a network of small rural settlements and family landmarks. In the southern portion of the map, the city of Dixon marks a significant hub of local activity, while smaller communities like Big Bend and Shantytown are situated further north along the county road system. The presence of the Weldon Post Office and family-named burial grounds, including Dodd Cemetery and Bumpass Cemetery, points to the long-standing agricultural and residential roots of the region.

Water features define much of the terrain, from the expansive Big V Ranch Lake to the drainage basins of Prairie Creek and Duncan Creek. The geography transitions into more varied relief near Dodds Hollow and the banks of Knoblauch Lake in the southeast. This survey provides a clear look at the intricate web of county roads, such as Cedar Valley Rd and Cottonwood Rd, that connect these isolated homesteads and river valleys.