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2021 Map of California South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

California occupies the northern edge of this Missouri landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of winding tributaries. These waterways, including North Moreau Creek, Mineral Br, and Burris Fork, carve through the rolling hills of Moniteau County. Transportation across these streams is facilitated by structures such as Burris Fork Bridge and McDowell Bridge, marking key crossing points for rural travel.

Genealogists and local historians can find several family-named burial grounds scattered across the countryside, including Boeckhaus Cem, Gamble Cem, Yarnold Cem, and Defoe Cem. In the southern portion of the sheet, the small settlement of Corticelli serves as a local landmark. The presence of Railroad Lake and prominent heights like Gobblers Knob further distinguish the local geography of this central Missouri region.