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2021 Map of New Home

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of New Home
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Marais des Cygnes River meanders through the heart of this Bates County landscape, defining the local geography with its dramatic oxbows like Big Shoe Bend and Double S Bend. This modern survey reveals a highly managed hydrological system where the main river course is supplemented by the extensive Bates County Drainage Ditch and several engineered channels, including Lateral Ditch Number 2 and Lateral Ditch Number 3. These modifications reflect a long-standing regional effort to control the floodplain for agricultural use.

Small settlements and rural landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including Nyhart near the center and Athol toward the eastern boundary. For those tracing family roots or local history, the map identifies significant sites such as Morris Cem and Thomas Cem. The terrain is generally low-lying, though Brushy Mound provides a rare point of elevation amidst the drainage networks of New Home Cr and Walnut Cr.