2017 Map of Downing NW

About this map

Downing sits at the northeastern edge of this Northeast Missouri landscape, where the prairie begins to break into the drainage systems of the Fabius River. The map detail highlights a rural community anchored by small family cemeteries and crossroads like Germania, located along Germania Rd. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the S Fork Middle Fabius River and the N Fork S Fabius River, which create a complex network of ridges and creek bottoms including Bridge Cr and Brushy Cr. Scattered throughout these uplands are several burial grounds that serve as vital touchstones for local genealogy, including Germania Cem, Webster Cem, Crowder Cem, and Brushy Cem. The presence of Starbuck Lake and named elevations like D & D Ridge reflect a landscape shaped by agricultural use and the natural hydrology of Schuyler County.