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2009 Map of Hume

Name: 2009 Topographic Map of Hume
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2009
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2009

About this map

Hume serves as the primary hub of this western Bates County landscape, characterized by a structured grid of streets including Oak St, Walnut St, and Valley St. The surrounding countryside is defined by an extensive network of waterways, with Duncan Creek and Walnut Creek winding through the terrain towards the Osage Plains. This 2009 survey highlights a rural economy still anchored by small communities and historical landmarks, such as the Rock Post Office in the eastern portion of the quadrangle.

Genealogists will find significant value in the location of the Lawrence Cemetery and Underwood Cemetery, situated south of the main township. The map also documents the transition from the prairie flats to the distinct elevation of Rocky Mound in the north. Roadways like State Line Rd mark the geographical boundary between Missouri and Kansas, illustrating how local infrastructure follows both natural drainages like Pecan Creek and established property lines.