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2015 Map of Missouri City

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Missouri City sits at a sharp northern bend in the Missouri River, where the landscape transitions from the broad alluvial plain of Jackson Bend to the elevated terrain of Nebo Hill. This 2015 survey details a region defined by the river's winding course, which serves as the boundary between Clay Co and Jackson Co. The map reveals a dense network of local history, particularly evident in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the bluffs and hills, including Missouri City Cemetery, Franklin Cemetery, and Hudspeth Cemetery.

To the south, the northern reaches of Independence give way to smaller settlements like Atherton and Blue Mills. The transportation infrastructure is dominated by the rail lines following the riverbank, connecting industrial areas like Sugar Creek and Eton to the wider Missouri valley. Inland, the terrain is carved by the Little Blue River and its tributaries, while landmarks such as Martens Airport and Liberty Landing point to the area's continued use as a transit and aviation corridor.