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2017 Map of Butler South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The southern outskirts of Butler and the rural townships of Bates County are defined by an extensive network of managed waterways and low-lying river bottoms. The landscape is marked by the meandering path of the Marais des Cygnes River, which creates distinctive geographical features like Negro Bend. To manage the seasonal flow through these plains, a complex system of channels including the Miami Drainage Ditch and the Bates County Drainage Ditch has been established, illustrating the region's long-term commitment to agricultural drainage and land reclamation.

Upland from the river bottoms, the terrain rises toward Rattle Snake Hill and the community of Monteith Junction. Recreational and municipal water resources are prominent near the town center, featuring Kennedy Lake, Butler Recreational Lake, and Christy Lake. Local history is anchored by the Fairview Cem, situated among a grid of county roads and numerous small tributaries like Soap Cr and Possum Br.