2011 Map of Otterville West

About this map

Smithton sits at a crossroads of rural transit and local history in this modern survey of the Missouri landscape. The town plan is clearly defined near the Smithton Cemetery, while the surrounding terrain is etched by an intricate network of watercourses including Flat Creek and the Lamine River. A particularly evocative feature for local history enthusiasts is the presence of Butterfield Stage Rd, a label that preserves the memory of 19th-century overland mail routes within the contemporary road grid. Small water bodies like Monsees Lake and Hermora Lake break up the agricultural parcels, while numerous named branches like Harlan Branch and Long Branch feed into the larger river systems. The map captures a transition where traditional named roads like Butterfield Stage Rd meet modern developments, providing a detailed record of land use and drainage patterns in Pettis County.