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2012 Map of Liberty

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Liberty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Missouri River winds along the southern edge of this Missouri landscape, shaping the industrial and residential development of Liberty and its surrounding communities. The river’s influence is evident in the prominent Liberty Bend and Big Blue Bend, as well as the specialized infrastructure of the Birmingham Levee Unit. North of the floodplain, the terrain is defined by the winding paths of Shoal Creek and Little Shoal Creek, which cut through established neighborhoods like Glenaire and Pleasant Valley.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the area, including Fairview Cemetery, New Hope Cemetery, and the Pence Cemetery. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the region, featuring the Great Midwest Corporation Lake and the Birmingham rail corridor served by the Southern R R. These details provide a clear picture of how transportation and industry integrated with the topography of Clay and Jackson counties.