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2017 Map of Pure Air

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The settlement of Pure Air sits atop the high ground of the Missouri hills, serving as a central point in this rural landscape divided by the Sullivan Co and Adair Co boundary. The topography is defined by an intricate network of drainage, where Little Mussel Creek, Billy Creek, and Walnut Creek carve deep valleys into the terrain. This drainage pattern dictates the historical placement of roads and trails, which often follow the ridgelines or traverse the narrow creek bottoms.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Campbell Cem, Broyles Cem, and Ringo Point Cem. The map also reveals the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, from the Mononame 9 Reservoir to the spiderweb of local routes like Ringo Point Trl and Liberty School Trl. These landmarks reflect a long-standing agricultural and residential pattern that has persisted along the county line.