2012 Map of Hale

About this map

Hale serves as the primary hub of this north-central Missouri landscape, situated near the intersection of Sunset Dr and Locust St. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Grand River and an intricate network of waterways including Hurricane Creek, Sally Belcher Creek, and Little Hurricane Creek. This 2012 survey illustrates the local reliance on water management, evidenced by structures such as Avwarter Dam, Shull Lake North Cove Dam, and Galbecht Lake Dam. To the east, the oxbows and bends of the river have created numerous water bodies like Rampshire Lake and Wheelbarger Lake. Smaller settlements and markers of local history, such as Little Compton and Elizabeth Cemetery, provide important touchpoints for genealogists and researchers exploring the rural character of the area just south of the Grand River floodplains.