Loading map...

2017 Map of Center

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Salt River winds through the heart of Ralls County, defining the drainage patterns and transportation corridors of this rural Missouri landscape. The community of Center anchors the southern portion of the sheet, where a traditional grid of streets meets the surrounding agricultural lands. To the north, the small settlements of Spalding, Hatch, and Cincinnati serve as local landmarks alongside a network of family-named cemeteries, including Greathouse Cem, Norton Cem, and Olivet Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in the region.

The terrain is characterized by deep ravines and hollows such as Johnson Hollow and Griffin Hollow, which feed into various tributaries like Lick Cr and Nichols Cr. Historical transit points like Asher Bridge illustrate the importance of river crossings in connecting these upland farmsteads. This modern survey reflects the enduring rural character of the area, preserving the names of local roads and natural features that have shaped life in the county for generations.