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2014 Map of Ionia

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Ionia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ionia and the rail-oriented Windsor Junction anchor this part of the Missouri landscape where Pettis and Benton Counties meet. The area is defined by a dendritic network of waterways, including Flat Creek, Tebo Cr, and Henry Cr, which carve through the terrain before feeding into larger catchments like Lake Tebo. Small rural settlements and crossroads like Manila are scattered among a grid of local roads, such as Cottage School Rd and Rod & Gun Club Rd, reflecting a long-established agricultural and residential pattern.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds, including the New Bethel Cemetery, Point Pleasant Cemetery, Methodist Cemetery, and Christian Cemetery. The presence of Number 130 Reservoir and various family-named routes like Smasal Rd and Glazebrook Rd provides a detailed look at land use and ownership near the start of the 21st century, illustrating how the rural Missouri interior maintained its character while integrating modern infrastructure.