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2012 Map of Elmer

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Elmer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Chariton River carves a winding path through this portion of Macon County, defining a landscape of oxbows and river-bottom lakes such as Round Lake, Speno Lake, and Duck Hunters Lake. The settlement of Elmer sits at a junction of regional roads near the river, while the smaller village of Ethel anchors the southwest corner of the map along the railroad corridor. These towns are part of a broader agricultural grid connected by local routes like Evergreen Ave and Festival Ave.

Genealogists and local historians will find a significant concentration of burial sites across the township, including Bell Cemetery, Shirley Cemetery, Bunce Cemetery, Agee Cemetery, Glasston Cemetery, Hull Cemetery, and Goodson Cemetery. Other notable local landmarks include the Gunnels Landing Strip and the curious Taylor Hole along the riverbank. The map reveals a rural economy oriented toward the water and the rail, with small clusters like Mercyville and Walnut providing further points of interest for historical research.