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2017 Map of Main City

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Main City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mormon Fork and its various tributaries, including Black Cr and Knob Cr, carve a network of drainages across this section of the Missouri borderlands. The landscape is defined by the rural transition between Cass and Bates counties, where small settlements like Burdett and Lacyville serve as local anchors. These communities, often centered around a few key roads like State Hwy AA and E State Rte 18, reflect the long-standing agricultural character of the region.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy locations such as the Burdett Cem north of the Mormon Fork. On the eastern edge, the growth of Adrian is visible, while to the northwest, the small outpost of Main City sits near the county line. The presence of the Mc Donnell Airport in the northern reaches adds a modern layer to this otherwise traditional rural landscape of section lines and creek bottoms.