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2012 Map of Morrison

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Morrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Missouri River dominates the northern landscape of this Missouri valley region, serving as the historical artery that connects Portland on the northern bank to Morrison on the south. This 2012 survey illustrates the river's dynamic character, featuring landmarks such as Mollie Dozier Chute and Miller Island that define the shifting waterway. Inland, the topography is carved by numerous tributaries including Baileys Creek, Tavern Creek, and Eagle Creek, which create a complex drainage network into the main river channel and the nearby Gasconade River at the southeastern edge.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named burial grounds across the rural landscape. Small rural sites like Schobe Cemetery, Welton Cemetery, and Townley Cemetery are scattered throughout the hills, providing tangible links to the early families who settled this riverine corridor. The map also traces the modern road network, from named village streets like Pine St in Morrison to the winding county routes like Co Hwy-274 that follow the natural contours of the valley.