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2021 Map of Eldridge West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Niangua River winds through the borderlands of Dallas Co and Laclede Co, carving a landscape of deep hollows and prominent bluffs. Small rural settlements like Ira, Corkery, and Prosperine anchor the community, while numerous family and community burial grounds, including Turner Cem and Ballard Cem, suggest a long history of local residency. The topography is defined by its dramatic relief, where features such as Indian Leap Bluff, Shadrack Bluff, and Indian Grave Point overlook the river valley.

Water sources are vital to this terrain, marked by the presence of Blue Spring, Barclay Spring, and Mint Spring. These natural features, alongside named drainages like Woolsey Cr and Mountain Cr, dictated the placement of early homesteads and the winding paths of roads such as Kinfolk Rd and Kettle Rd. The map provides a clear look at the region's rural character before modern development significantly altered the landscape.