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2012 Map of Hamilton East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Hamilton and its eastern agricultural surroundings are defined by a complex network of waterways that crisscross the northern Missouri prairie. Small settlements and local landmarks like Gould Farm and Bonanza are linked by a grid of rural routes, including NE Old 36 Hwy and NE Nettleton Rd. The landscape is heavily influenced by the meandering paths of Shoal Creek and Cottonwood Creek, which have carved subtle drainage patterns across the terrain.

Evidence of the region's transport and local infrastructure is found in the presence of the Cliff Scott Airport on the edge of town and the Gould Farm Bridge over Shoal Creek. This 2012 survey captures a snapshot of Caldwell County's rural character, where naming conventions like NE New York Rd and NE Railroad Pond Rd hint at the historical influences and early development of the surrounding countryside.