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2015 Map of Miami

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Missouri River creates a dramatic boundary between Carroll and Saline Counties as it winds through this portion of central Missouri. The town of Miami occupies a high point overlooking the river valley, where navigation is marked by distinct features such as Upper Miami Bend and Lower Miami Bend. The landscape transitions from the broad alluvial plain of the Wakenda Chute and Wakenda Creek in the northwest to the more varied terrain of the south, characterized by Coon Hollow and numerous small drainages like Belt Br and Muddy Cr.

Local heritage is anchored by the presence of Miami Cemetery and Christian Cemetery, while the small settlement of Sharon sits to the east. The rural character of the area is defined by a dense grid of secondary routes, including Lavender Ave and Linwood Ave, and water management features such as Elson Reservoir. This map illustrates the relationship between the river's dynamic path and the established agricultural communities along its banks.