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2017 Map of Mayview

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mayview is the primary settlement on this Lafayette County landscape, surrounded by a complex system of agricultural drainage and water management. The terrain is defined by the branching tributaries of Tabo Cr, Garrison Cr, and Brush Cr, interspersed with numerous artificial reservoirs and small lakes such as Lake Mizzou, Stewart Lake, and Bertz Lake. This topography suggests a landscape heavily adapted for livestock and farming, where water storage is as critical as the natural stream flow.

Genealogical interest is centered on several community landmarks, including the Mayview-Zion Cem located on Zion Cemetery Rd and the smaller Poole Cem to the east. A grid of rural roads like Burns School Rd and Young School Rd reflects the distribution of historical rural school districts. The area is divided by the township boundaries of t50n r27w, t50n r26w, t49n r27w, and t49n r26w, providing a clear framework for property and census research.