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2017 Map of Mendon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mendon serves as the primary population center in this part of Chariton County, characterized by a distinct grid of streets including Commercial St and Wood St. The surrounding landscape is defined by the hydrologic network of Yellow Cr and Elk Cr, which feed into several wetland areas and small bodies of water like S Lake and Craddock Lake. The terrain is generally low-lying, with Hog Ridge providing a rare point of elevation amidst the expansive drainage basins of Salt Cr and Hickory Br.

Smaller rural hubs such as Whitham, Snyder, and the northern edge of Triplett are connected by a web of local routes like Tom Bash Rd and Compton Ferry Rd. For those researching local family histories, the map identifies significant burial sites including Stephenson Cem and Jackson Cem. The presence of the Eagle Lodge Airport west of the major creek systems reflects the modern aviation infrastructure serving this agricultural region.