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1984 Map of Mount Moriah

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Mount Moriah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Mount Moriah sits as the central hub of this Missouri landscape, situated near the intersection of several northern townships including Trail Creek and Fox Creek. This 1980s survey captures a rural environment defined by its waterways, most notably the meandering Thompson River which forms a significant boundary on the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The terrain is deeply etched by a network of drainage systems such as Panther Creek, Sandy Creek, and Queens Branch, illustrating the typical dissected till plains of the region.

Conservation and land use are evident in the southern portion of the map with the Wayne Helton Memorial State Wildlife Area. For those researching local history, the map identifies small-scale industrial sites like a Gravel Pit and essential community landmarks including a local Cem (cemetery). The map transition across county lines is clearly marked, showing the junctions where Harrison, Mercer, and Grundy counties meet.