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2017 Map of Excelsior Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Excelsior Springs anchors this landscape at the western edge of the Ray and Clay County line, characterized by its transition from a structured urban center to the winding drainages of the Fishing River. The surrounding area is marked by a high density of small-scale reservoirs, such as Number 165 Reservoir and Number 166 Reservoir near Crystal Lakes, suggesting a managed water system for the residential developments and agricultural lands.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, including the Clevenger Cem and Riffe Cem. The presence of the Excelsior Springs Memorial Airport and the historic Old Stage Rd reflects the long-standing transport corridors that connect these settlements. Smaller locales like Miltondale and Vibbard dot the periphery, preserving the names of communities that formed around the region's productive river forks.