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2015 Map of Long Lane

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Long Lane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Niangua River winds through the western edge of this Dallas County landscape, defining a terrain shaped by numerous watercourses including Dousinbury Cr, Fourmile Cr, and Jones Cr. Small crossroads communities and family-named landmarks characterize the settlement pattern, with the towns of Wall Street and Long Lane situated along the northern corridor. These rural hubs are connected by a network of local roads such as Wagon Wheel Rd and Brushy Ridge Rd, which traverse the undulating Ozark topography.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds throughout the area. From Hill Cemetery and Pisgah Cemetery in the north to Harris Cemetery and Jones-Cannon Cemetery further south, these sites provide concrete links to the families who settled near Handley and Earnestville. The map also captures the path of Indian Trl, suggesting historical transit routes that predated the modern road system.