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2017 Map of Morrison

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Morrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Missouri River serves as the dominant geographical feature of this quadrangle, carving a wide path through the central landscape and defining the boundaries between Callaway, Montgomery, Osage, and Gasconade counties. On the northern bank, the settlements of Portland and Bluffton are situated along the river's edge, while Morrison sits to the south near the mouth of Baileys Creek. This river corridor was historically vital for transport and trade, evidenced by the clustered settlements and river-adjacent infrastructure like the Mo Pac Ln.

Away from the water, the terrain is marked by numerous family-named burial grounds including Schobe Cem, Welton Cem, and Townley Cem. These sites, along with others like Ferguson Cem and Lange Cem, provide a rich record of the area's rural ancestry. In the southern reaches, the Gasconade River briefly enters the frame, while local landmarks such as Miller Island and Memory Lake highlight the region's complex system of waterways and natural drainage.