2015 Map of Rensselaer

About this map

Rensselaer sits at the heart of this landscape along the border of Marion and Ralls Counties, where the upland prairies of northeast Missouri transition into the drainage basins of the S River and Big Cr. The area is characterized by a network of small family and community burial grounds, such as the West Ely Graveyard and Finley Cemetery, reflecting a long-established rural settlement pattern. The local economy and topography are shaped by water features like Sylvan Lake and Lake Hannibal, alongside smaller tributaries like College Br and Bear Cr. Transportation is defined by a dense grid of county roads and Highway MM, connecting small community clusters at Huntington, West Ely, and Sheil. This survey captures the region's agricultural character and persistent rural landmarks in the early twenty-first century.