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2017 Map of Crane

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Crane serves as a central hub in this Ozark landscape, situated at the confluence where McCord Br meets Crane Cr. The settlement pattern reflects the area's agricultural and rural roots, with small communities like Hurley, Bradfield, and Quail connected by a network of state highways and country roads. The terrain is defined by deep incisions such as Little Crane Valley, Dodge Hollow, and Bur Oak Hollow, which dictate the placement of local homesteads and travel routes.

Genealogists will find a significant concentration of burial sites, including the Masonic Cem, Crane Cem, and smaller family or community plots like Steele Cem and Charity Cem. The presence of several named springs, such as Elm Spring and Browns Spring, indicates the importance of reliable water sources for the early development of these Stone and Lawrence County townships. The Butterfield Trail Rd further highlights the historic transportation corridors that have shaped this region of Missouri.