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2011 Map of Joplin East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Joplin East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Joplin spreads across the western edge of this landscape, its residential and commercial growth intersecting with the quiet, creek-carved terrain of southwestern Missouri. The area is characterized by a high concentration of memorial grounds, including Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery and Forest Park Cemetery, which serve as significant genealogical anchors for the region. To the east and south, smaller incorporated areas and settlements like Duquesne, Duenweg, and Saginaw maintain distinct identities amid a network of drainage systems like Turkey Creek and Thurman Creek.

Transportation corridors dominate the central portion of the map, where the interstate system converges near Gateway Drive and Silver Creek. The southeastern corner transitions into a more rural character toward Sagmount Bible Camp and the winding course of Shoal Creek. Industrial and agricultural footprints are visible near Atlas and Scotland, while small-scale aviation is represented by Kathys Patch Airport, illustrating the varied land use on the outskirts of the city during this era of 21st-century development.