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2011 Map of Chilhowee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chilhowee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chilhowee and its predecessor, Old Chilhowee, anchor this portion of Johnson County, Missouri, during the early twenty-first century. The landscape is defined by a dense grid of rural roads and the drainage networks of Honey Creek and its branches, which carve through the agricultural terrain. The distinct locations of the two Chilhowee sites reflect a common pattern of shifted settlement centers, often influenced by early transportation routes and regional development.

Further east, the small settlement of Post Oak sits near the headwaters of East Fork Post Oak Creek, while Shawnee Mound rises as a prominent landmark in the southeastern quadrant. Historical continuity is maintained through the preservation of local burial grounds like Providence Cemetery and Carrsville Cemetery, the latter situated near the community of Petersburg. These named landmarks and watercourses, including Hogan Fork and East Fork Honey Creek, provide a detailed framework for understanding the rural distribution of family farms and small-town centers in this part of Missouri.