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1991 Map of Papinville

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Papinville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Papinville and Prairie City anchor this landscape along the border of Bates and Vernon counties, where the Osage River and Marais des Cygnes River meet. The terrain is defined by dramatic river bends and sloughs, including Coyle Bend and Pecan Slough, alongside the elevated Blue Mound in the south. This area serves as a significant riparian corridor, partially protected by the Four Rivers State Wildlife Area.

Local genealogy and social history are well-preserved through numerous rural landmarks. Researchers will find the Church of Israel and Church of Christ near the river bluffs, while several family and community burial sites such as Flat Rock Cem, Maus Cem, and the Garrison and Westfall Cem are mapped across the prairie. The presence of the Bates County Ditch reflects the long-standing efforts to manage the wetlands of the Osage basin for agricultural use.