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2015 Map of Meta

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Osage River winds through the northwestern corner of this Central Missouri landscape, defining the topography near Saint Thomas and Scott Lake. This area is characterized by a complex network of waterways, including the meandering paths of Tavern Creek, Sugar Creek, and Little Tavern Cr. These streams carve through a series of prominent elevations such as Lost Hill and High Point Hill, creating a varied terrain where small settlements and rural homesteads have persisted for generations.

The town of Meta serves as a central hub, situated near the Saint Cecilia Cemetery and South Side Cemetery. The map captures a detailed web of county roads and local trails, like Schueler Ferry Rd W and Profits Creek Rd, which link established communities to more isolated landmarks such as Arch Cave and the Thompson Cemetery further south. This view of the region highlights the enduring relationship between the drainage basins and the placement of local cemeteries and family-named landmarks.