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2021 Map of Lindley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Lindley sits along the western edge of this landscape, a quiet settlement located near the Lindley Cem and the waters of Medicine Creek. The terrain is defined by a dense network of winding watercourses, including the north-south flow of Muddy Cr and Little Muddy Cr, which carve through the rural countryside. These drainages shaped the early development of the region, dictating the placement of farmsteads and rural roads that connect local points of interest like Humphreys to the north.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds across these hills and valleys, such as Mount Zion Cem and Haseville Cem in the center of the sheet, and Smith Cem further south. The presence of Strong and Stewart Lake and the various branches of Parson Cr and Smoky Cr illustrate a well-watered agricultural district. The boundaries between Grundy, Sullivan, and Linn counties converge here, highlighting the area's role as a meeting point for these North Missouri communities.