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2017 Map of Cord

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Black River meanders across the southern portion of this region, creating a complex wetland environment of oxbows and sloughs that define the border between Independence and Jackson counties. Local geography is dominated by these water features, including Swift Slough, Horseshoe Lake, and Lower Curia Lake. To the north, the terrain transitions toward Turkey Hill, where the landscape becomes more structured around the small communities of Cord, Dowdy, and Hazel Grove.

Genealogists and local historians will find several key landmarks preserved here, such as Hopewell Cem, Williams Cem, and Happy Cem. The road network, including Lick Creek Rd and Otter Lake Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting these quiet settlements. The presence of numerous sloughs like Saltwork Slough and Grunnel Slough illustrates the shifting nature of the river over time, influencing the placement of early homesteads and agricultural fields away from the flood-prone bottomlands.