2011 Map of Gaines

About this map

Harry S Truman Reservoir dominates the southwestern quadrant of this Henry County landscape, where the rising waters of the lake have permanently altered the local drainage patterns. The map documents the intricate interface between the reservoir's fingers and the established rural road network, which transitions from named suburban routes like N Vansant Rd near the edge of Clinton to a rigid section-line grid in the eastern plains. Small rural clusters and geographic points such as Sparrow, Alberta, and Gaines serve as anchors for the surrounding agricultural community. The terrain is defined by a series of south-flowing tributaries, including Pretty Bob Creek and Sparrow Foot Creek, which feed into the primary reservoir basin. Aviation and local history are represented by the Clinton Memorial Airport and the sprawling Englewood Cemetery, both situated on the northern fringes of the survey area.