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2012 Map of Bosworth

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bosworth serves as the primary hub of this agricultural landscape in north-central Missouri, characterized by a complex network of waterways feeding into the Grand River. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Big Creek and its many tributaries, including Snow Branch, Darr Branch, and Peavine Branch. These stream systems have shaped the placement of local infrastructure, including Lakeview Dam and the various county roads that navigate the drainage basins.

For those researching local heritage, the map identifies several established burying grounds, such as Union Cemetery south of town, Wharton Cemetery to the east, and Pleasant Park Cemetery near the southern edge. The proximity of Milford and the scattered rural homesteads connected by routes like Becks Ave and Huron street reflect a community deeply integrated with its riverine environment, where even smaller features like Grace Lake and Little Hurricane Creek mark the bounds of the local countryside.