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2015 Map of Morrison

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Morrison
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 carves a broad valley through this riverine landscape, serving as the primary geographic divider between Callaway and Osage counties. On the northern bank, the settlements of Portland and Bluffton are linked by the Katy Trl, following the historical rail corridor through the bottomlands. To the south, the town of Morrison sits near the confluence of Baileys Cr and the river, anchored by local sites like the Good Hope Cemetery.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in the numerous upland burial grounds, including the Schobe Cemetery, Townley Cemetery, and Welton Cemetery. The terrain is defined by its water systems, from the meandering Gasconade River in the southeast to the rugged drainage of Big Tavern Creek and Little Tavern Cr. Large features like Miller Island illustrate the shifting nature of the river valley's geography, while naming conventions like Possum Holler Trl and Sassafrass Ln reflect the local character of the rural road network.