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2011 Map of Blairstown

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blairstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blairstown sits at the intersection of rural township roads and winding waterways in Henry County, reflecting the deep agricultural roots of western Missouri. This 2011 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its drainage basins, where Big Creek and its tributaries like Eliza Ann Branch carve through the terrain. The map is a significant resource for genealogists, as it preserves the locations of several family-named burial grounds, including Farnsworth Cemetery, Priestly Cemetery, and Quick Cemetery in the northwestern quadrant.

Small communities such as Denton and Norris anchor the outlying areas, connected by an extensive grid of secondary routes. The naming conventions of the water features, such as White Oak Creek and Norris Creek, suggest the early pioneer reliance on these streams for settlement and land division. The detailed road network, including North Main Street in the heart of Blairstown, provides a clear view of the town's modern layout while respecting its historical footprint.