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2017 Map of Granby

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The George Washington Carver National Monument anchors the northwestern corner of this landscape, preserving the birthplace and childhood home of the famed scientist. This Newton County area is characterized by its numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Carver Cem, Boyd Cem, and Greenwood Cem, which offer significant touchstones for local genealogical research. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Shoal Creek and its tributaries like Baynham Br and Carver Br.

Settlement patterns center on the towns of Diamond in the north and Granby in the east, with the northern edge of Neosho appearing at the southern boundary. These communities are linked by a grid of rural routes such as Gum Rd and Old Ritchey Rd. The presence of Lynch Field and the Granby Memorial Cem further illustrate the civic and commemorative layout of this Missouri Ozarks transition zone during the early 21st century.