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2017 Map of Downing

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The town of Downing anchors the northwest corner of this Missouri landscape, situated near the boundary where Schuyler County meets Scotland County. This rural terrain is deeply dissected by the winding courses of the N Fork Middle Fabius River and the North Fabius River, creating a complex network of ridges and creek valleys. Evidence of the area's pioneer heritage is scattered throughout the township lines, marked by numerous small burial grounds such as McGrady Cem, Dover Cem, and Campground Cem.

Further east, the settlement of Crawford sits near the headwaters of Tobin Creek. The landscape reflects a mix of traditional agriculture and later water management, including Rowland-Kloppenstein Lake to the south. Local roads like Camp Ground Rd and Angel Pass Rd trace the higher ground between the river forks, connecting the various rural cemeteries that document the genealogy of the region's early families.