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2017 Map of Hunnewell

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hunnewell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hunnewell sits at the intersection of a complex drainage system where the South Fork North River and S Fork N River meet, creating a landscape defined by sharp creek breaks and upland divides. This northeastern Missouri region shows a rural structure built upon the township and range system, with the 2017 survey documenting the meeting points of Shelby, Marion, and Monroe counties. The settlement of Hunnewell is the primary hub, while the western edge of Monroe City appears on the eastern margin.

Local history is etched into the terrain through landmarks like the How Cem and water resources such as Hunnewell Lake and Monroe Lake A. The drainage patterns of Indian Cr, Pee Dee Cr, and Sharpsburg Br reveal the natural topography that dictated early road placement and property boundaries. For genealogists and local researchers, the map provides an exact record of the county lines and rural road networks that connect these historic communities.