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2011 Map of Metz

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Metz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The settlement of Metz sits near the northern boundary of this Vernon County landscape, where the Little Osage River meanders through a network of small streams and floodplains. The map reveals a rural character defined by scattered communities like Rinehart, Blaine, and Hong, each connected by a grid of local roads including Osage St and School House Rd. This 2011 survey is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it documents numerous family and community burial grounds across the township, such as Pryor Creek Cemetery, Summers Cemetery, and the Balltown Cemetery near the eastern edge.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with the Marmaton River flowing through the southeast corner near Dean Ford. Modern conservation efforts are evident at the Flight Lake Natural Historic Area, while the varied terrain is drained by several named tributaries including Christian Creek, Twomile Creek, and Douglas Branch. The presence of W S Charles Lake and several smaller ponds underscores the importance of local water management in this agricultural region.