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2017 Map of Burksville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Burksville sits at the northern end of a highly dissected landscape in rural Shelby County, where a complex network of waterways has shaped the local geography. The North River, locally labeled as the N River, winds through the western sections, while numerous smaller drainages like Looney Cr and Clear Cr carve deep valleys into the terrain. This drainage pattern defines the agricultural and residential layout of the region, with roads often following the higher ground between the creek beds.

Genealogists and local historians can find the Fairview Cem situated near Black Creek, serving as a central landmark for researchers of the area's families. The presence of Rex Gard Lake in the north and the convergence of several small branches, including Oak Dale Br and Weldons Br, illustrate the water-dependent nature of this Missouri township. The grid of county roads provides clear access points for tracing old homesteads and land divisions across these varied ridges.