2011 Map of Polk

About this map

Pomme de Terre River meanders through the southwestern quadrant of this Missouri landscape, joined by the waters of Hominy Creek as it moves north. Small rural settlements including Polk, Huron, Violet, and Goodson are connected by a precise grid of county roads, reflecting the established agricultural layout of Polk County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages, including Stinking Creek, Panther Creek, and Davis Creek, which feed into local impoundments such as Warren Lake Dam and Gordon Lake Dam. For those researching local history or genealogy, the map identifies several burial grounds scattered across the countryside, including Payne Cemetery in the north and Goff Cemetery near the center. The mapping of named branches like Claude Branch and Lindley Creek helps delineate the specific drainage basins that have shaped the settlement patterns of this region.