2017 Map of Houstonia

About this map

Houstonia anchors the southwestern corner of this West-Central Missouri landscape, where the town layout is defined by its simple street grid near Buffalo Cr. The surrounding terrain is a network of watercourses, with the Blackwater River and several of its tributaries, including Coppers Cr and Grassy Cr, carving through the agricultural landscape. Local history is preserved in several rural burial grounds such as Houstonia Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and Rose Valley Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks for genealogists. The topography is largely gentle, punctuated by features like Coppers Hill and the recreational waters of Raymond Wicker Lake. Further north, McAllister Springs and Shanz Stockman Spring indicate the area's natural hydrology, while the boundary between Saline and Pettis counties bisects the map, illustrating how political lines were drawn across this creek-threaded prairie.