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2021 Map of Buckner

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Buckner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Missouri River carves a massive, winding path through this region, creating a series of deep loops and fertile lowlands including Cooley Lake Bend, Jackass Bend, and Egypt Bottom. These river dynamics define the boundaries of Clay, Ray, and Jackson counties, where the water has historically dictated the placement of rail and road infrastructure. The settlement of Sibley sits high on the southern bluffs overlooking Sibley Bend, while the town of Buckner serves as a southern anchor, flanked by the Buckner Hill Cem and the waters of Fire Prairie Cr.

To the north and east, the landscape transitions from the broad river bottom to the edges of Orrick and Levasy. The convergence of the Fishing River and the Missouri at Fishing River Bend highlights the complex drainage patterns of the area. This survey documents the modern road network, from the local Santa Fe St in Sibley to the rural reaches of NE 84th St, mapping the intersection of historical river-town geography with contemporary development.