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2017 Map of Papinville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Marais des Cygnes River carves a winding path across this portion of the Missouri landscape, defining the border between Bates and Vernon Counties. This 2017 edition illustrates a region shaped by complex hydrology, where the river's loops create named features like Mosley Bend, Camm Bend, and Apple Garth Bend. The legacy of 19th-century settlement is preserved through numerous small burial grounds, including the Flat Rock Cem and Garrison and Westfall Cem.

Small communities such as Papinville and Prairie City anchor the rural road network, which is dominated by a grid of county routes like State Hwy B. To the south, the topography transitions toward Blue Mound, while the river valley is managed through extensive infrastructure like the Bates County Drainage Ditch. Significant landmarks such as Halley Bluffs and Breckenridge Airport provide clear orientation points for researchers exploring this corner of the state.