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2021 Map of Gower

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Gower serves as a focal point in this 2021 study, where the intersection of Co Line Rd and Hallar Ave marks the town's residential grid. The landscape is defined by the convergence of three counties—Buchanan, Clinton, and Platte—creating a complex jurisdictional boundary near the southern edge. This area retains a largely agricultural character, with scattered settlements like Grayson and Edgerton linked by a web of local routes including NW Old US Highway 169.

Genealogical interest is high given the preservation of several community burial sites, including Antioch Cem, Allen Cem, and Grayson Cem. The drainage patterns of the Little Platte River and its tributaries, such as Castile Cr and Linn Br, dictate the undulating terrain. Notable landmarks like Starr Airport and water bodies including Morse Lake and Weakley Lake highlight the mix of private aviation and rural recreation common in this part of Missouri.