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2017 Map of Odessa North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Odessa serves as the southern anchor for this Lafayette County landscape, where the town's northern edge meets the tranquil waters of Lake Venita and Owl Cr. The surrounding countryside is defined by the complex drainage network of Sni-A-Bar Cr and its tributaries, including Little Sni-A-Bar Cr and the Big Branch. This modern survey reveals a region characterized by numerous managed water bodies, such as the Land of Lakes Reservoir, Odessa Hills Lake, and Lafayette County Lake Number 4, which serve the agricultural and residential needs of the Missouri interior.

Local history and family lineage are preserved in the naming of rural infrastructure, including Flournoy School Rd, Fallman Mine Rd, and Barkertown Road. The terrain transitions from the developed grid of the city to the prominent rise of Bryant Knob. Geographic curiosities like Devils Back Bone Road follow the natural ridges, while the Odessa Cemetery provides a primary point of interest for genealogists tracking the area's residents near the junction of State Hwy FF.