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2012 Map of Pierce City

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Pierce City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Pierce City serves as the primary municipal hub in this 2012 survey, situated at the eastern edge of a landscape defined by its network of agricultural roads and spring-fed waterways. The terrain is characterized by a series of significant drainage systems, including Shoal Creek in the southwest and Clear Creek near the center, which have historically influenced settlement patterns and land use in this part of Missouri. Smaller named hamlets such as Berwick, Jolly, and Yonkerville punctuate the grid of Lawrence County roads, reflecting the enduring rural character of the region.

Evidence of local history and infrastructure is found at Wright Cemetery and the Monett Municipal Airport, which marks the transition toward the neighboring city of Monett. Natural features like Cave Spring and Meane Spring highlight the karst topography of the Ozark Plateau, while smaller tributaries such as Hutchison Branch and Douthit Branch provide a detailed look at the local watershed and drainage before they join the larger creeks.