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2011 Map of Lamar South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Fork Spring River flows through this Missouri landscape, anchoring a region defined by agricultural grids and small rural communities. The town of Lamar occupies the northeastern corner, characterized by its structured street plan and proximity to Lamar City Lake. To the south and west, the terrain becomes more agrarian, dotted with smaller settlements like Oakton, Boston, and Esrom. The latter is of particular interest to genealogists and local historians for the documented Esrom Post Office, a remnant of the early postal network that once served these outlying farming families.

Several burial grounds, including Saint Marys Cemetery, Lake Cemetery, and Killey Cemetery, are located throughout the township, providing essential records for those tracing local lineages. Notable infrastructure and landmarks, such as the Lamar Municipal Airport and the Barco Drive-In, reflect the mid-to-late 20th-century development of the area. The hydrology is dominated by the winding paths of the West Fork River and Pettis Creek, which cut across the rigid township and range lines of the county's road system.