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2012 Map of Greensburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Greensburg serves as a central point in this rural landscape of northeast Missouri, where a network of county roads connects quiet settlements and family burial grounds. The geography is defined by the South Fork Middle Fabius River and the Middle Fabius River, which wind through the terrain near landmarks like Spillman Mound. For those researching local history, the map preserves the names of small communities such as Fabius, Sand Hill, and Edinburg.

The persistence of memory is evident in the numerous family cemeteries scattered across the countryside, including Donaldson Cemetery, Hicks Cemetery, and Pettit Cemetery. Former postal hubs like the Pleasant Ridge Post Office and Ruskin Post Office near Pleasant Retreat hint at the area's older social and economic nodes. Modern infrastructure is represented by Dromey Airport and the Sever Lake North Dam, illustrating the continued utility of the land.