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2012 Map of Colony

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Colony
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Colony and Fairmont anchor this rural landscape in Knox County, where the topography is defined by the winding paths of the Little Wyaconda River and the North Fabius River. The area is characterized by a sophisticated water management network, evidenced by numerous infrastructure projects including the Bear Creek Watershed Structure F-20 Dam and several other dams along Bear Creek. These structures reflect a concerted effort to manage the drainage basins of northeast Missouri, protecting the surrounding agricultural lands from the seasonal volatility of the river systems.

Genealogists will find significant value in the scattered rural landmarks that speak to the region's communal history. Named cemeteries such as Sutter Cemetery, Standiford Cemetery, and Bailey Cemetery are preserved alongside the Arkansas School, marking the locations of earlier neighborhoods. Transport in the area relies on a grid of county roads and distinctive river crossings like Clapp's Ford, while the presence of Hines Airport near the northern boundary adds a modern logistical element to this traditional farming environment.