2016 Map of Center Point

About this map

The Eel River valley and its surrounding tributaries form the geographic heart of this Clay County landscape, where small crossroads communities and family cemeteries anchor the rural grid. In the southern reach, Bowling Green sits near the confluence of Jordan Creek and the river, while the town of Center Point serves as a central hub for the township. The landscape is marked by a network of drainage ways like McIntyre Cr and Hog Cr, interspersed with agricultural prairie land such as Wheeler Prairie. Higher ground is found at Vinegar Hill and near the Brazil Clay County Airport. For those tracing local heritage, the map identifies numerous burial sites including Walker Cem, Zenor Cem, and Moss Cem, alongside vanished or diminished hamlets like Prairie City and Ashboro. A variety of water bodies, including the Lake in the Woods and Dietz Lake, provide distinct landmarks within the undulating terrain.