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2021 Map of Lexington East

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Lexington East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Lexington serves as the focal point for this section of Lafayette County, where the landscape is defined by the sharp northern turn of the Missouri River. The river's winding path creates prominent geographic features like Lexington Bend, Sheep Nose Bend, and Tabo Bend, while the confluence with the Crooked River marks the northern border with Ray County. The town's local history and community roots are well-documented through several established sites, including Machpelah Cem and Jubilee University.

Away from the river bluffs, the terrain transitions into a region of managed water resources and small lakes, such as Hicklin Lake and Lafayette Dio Lake. A network of rural routes, including Higginsville Rd and Halls Station Rd, provides access to the agricultural hinterlands and localized water bodies like Palmer Still Lake. The map preserves the placement of family-named landmarks and rural burying grounds like Slusher Cem, offering a detailed view of the county's modern layout and its deep historical topography.