2022 Map of Ottawa North

About this map

The rolling prairies of northern Franklin County and southern Douglas County are defined by a complex network of tributaries leading toward the Marais des Cygnes valley. The small settlement of Centropolis serves as a historic focal point in the northwest, situated near the headwaters of Eightmile Creek and Cole Creek. This area maintains a predominantly rural character, where early crossroads communities and local landmarks are preserved through features like Union Cemetery and Centropolis Cemetery. To the south, the northern reaches of Ottawa emerge, centered around the rail-oriented Ottawa Junction. The landscape is etched with various family-named and local watercourses, including Appanoose Creek and Sand Creek, while Natural Springs Lake offers a distinct hydrologic feature amidst the agricultural sections. The map traces the early development of the local road system, from established routes like Us HWY 59 to localized tracks like Evergreen Mound Cemetery road.