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2015 Map of Mount Vernon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Mount Vernon serves as the central hub of this 2015 study, situated at the intersection of local commerce and agricultural land in Lawrence County. The settlement pattern radiates outward from the town center, where residential streets give way to a network of county and farm roads. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Spring River and its tributaries, including Honey Cr and Williams Cr. These waterways carve through the terrain, creating distinct valleys like Browning Hollow.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant value in the distribution of family and communal burial grounds throughout the countryside. From the large Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery near town to the more isolated Spanish Fort Cemetery and Roberts Cemetery, these landmarks offer a physical connection to the area's early residents. The presence of the Southwest Research Center Lake and the Springhill Airport reflects the diverse land use in this part of Missouri, balancing institutional research, aviation, and rural life.