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2021 Map of Downing

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Downing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The town of Downing sits at the intersection of local routes in northwestern Missouri, marking a significant point of settlement within Schuyler County. The landscape is defined by the branching drainage systems of the Fabius River, including the North Fabius River and the meandering N Fork Middle Fabius River. A dense network of rural roads, such as Fountain Rd and Camp Ground Rd, connects numerous family and community landmarks that reflect the area's deep-rooted history.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the township, including Friendship Cem, Downing City Cem, and the East Lynn Grove Cem. Further south, the terrain includes Rowland-Klopfenstein Lake and the small settlement of Crawford, while several named creeks like Wildcat Cr and Bridge Cr cut through the undulating farmland. The map documents the persistent rural character and agricultural structure of the region in the early 21st century.