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2017 Map of Bucyrus

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bucyrus and the surrounding rural communities of Texas County are defined by a landscape of deep hollows and winding waterways. The Big Piney River flows through the eastern portion of the area, creating distinctive landmarks such as The Narrows and the White Rock Bluff. The river's path is mirrored by its tributary, the Little Piney River, which cuts across the central section near Clara. These drainages have historically dictated the placement of small settlements like Dykes and Bado, often situated near springs and creek junctions.

Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks and country burial grounds, including Emery Chapel Cem and Rocky Branch Cem. The map reveals a network of county roads, such as Co Rd 5224 and Co Rd 2210, that trace the ridgelines between drainages like Hamilton Cr and Opossum Cr. The interplay between the upland settlements at Plum Valley and the river-bottom features like Dripping Springs illustrates the enduring topography of the Missouri Ozarks.