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2012 Map of Crane

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Crane serves as the primary hub in this Missouri landscape, situated near the convergence of Crane Creek and McCord Branch. The town is characterized by its organized street grid and proximity to several local landmarks, including the Masonic Cemetery and the Crane Structure Number 1 Dam. The surrounding terrain is defined by a series of hollows and ridges, such as Dodge Hollow, Hilton Hollow, and Center Ridge, which have historically influenced the layout of rural roads and small communities like Bradfield and Quail.

Tracing the historical transport routes reveals the area's development, with Old Wire Rd and Butterfield Trail Rd crossing the countryside. These thoroughfares connect scattered farmsteads and rural institutions like the Charity Cemetery. Along the eastern edge, the community of Hurley sits near several freshwater sources, including Rickman Spring and Bland Spring, highlighting the importance of the local hydrography to the region's early settlement patterns.