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2011 Map of Rockville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rockville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Osage River dominates the southern landscape of this Missouri quadrangle, winding through a complex system of wetlands and oxbow formations. This watery terrain is defined by numerous named features such as Horseshoe Lake, Twin Lakes, and Maus Lake, illustrating the river's historical shifts and its influence on local topography. The extensive Schell-Osage Reservoir Number 2 and Schell Lake further emphasize the region's managed aquatic environment, which likely serves as a significant habitat and drainage basin for the surrounding rural counties.

Agricultural and small-town life centers around the settlements of Rockville and Schell City, connected by a grid of rural routes. Genealogists can locate established burial sites like the Rockville Cemetery and Meyer Cemetery. The presence of Heiman Field and specific landmarks such as Pecan Hollow and Old Folks Pond provide unique local identifiers that distinguish this map from more uniform Midwestern surveys, offering a detailed look at the interface between the river's natural floodplain and the local human settlement patterns.