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1990 Map of Lawson

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Lawson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Lawson serves as the primary hub of this north-central Missouri landscape, situated at the junction of Clinton, Ray, and Clay counties. This 1990 revision, based on photography from the late 1940s and subsequent field checks, documents a rural transition as agricultural land meets suburban expansion. To the south, Excelsior Estates and the northern outskirts of Excelsior Springs indicate a shift in settlement density, while the Mobile Home Park near Fishing River provides further evidence of localized residential growth.

Waterways define much of the surrounding terrain, with the Crooked River winding through the northeast and the Fishing River dominating the southern drainage. Local landmarks such as Watkins Mill State Park and Elmira Camp anchor the community's recreational and social history. The presence of a notable Levee and an extensive Pipeline corridor demonstrates the engineering efforts required to manage the area's natural resources and transport infrastructure during the late twentieth century.