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2012 Map of Novelty

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Novelty
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The community of Novelty sits at a rural crossroads in southern Knox County, serving as a primary point of settlement within this agricultural landscape. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, most notably the Little Fabius River and the North River, which carve through the region alongside smaller tributaries like Norwegian Creek and Pleasant Run. This hydrology is further shaped by local landmarks such as the Number 76 Dam and Douglas Lake near the eastern border.

To the northeast, the small hamlet of Hedge City anchors the area near the headwaters of Long Branch. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern configuration of the county road system, including routes like CO RD-230 and CO RD-264, which connect these remote agricultural outposts. The map provides a clear look at the drainage patterns of the Coon Creek watershed and the eastern reaches of Lost Branch, reflecting a landscape dedicated to farmland and small-town Missouri life.