2015 Map of Saint Joseph South

About this map

The Missouri River defines the western edge of this landscape, separating Elwood in Kansas from the southern reaches of Saint Joseph in Missouri. This region is a study in transition, where the dense grid of city streets like Commercial St and Pear St gives way to the more open topography of southern Buchanan County. Along the bluffs and rolling terrain south of the city, several small, historically rooted settlements remain visible, including Kyle, Sparta, and Agency. The map reveals a high density of rural burial grounds, such as New King Cemetery and Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, which dot the hillsides alongside local watercourses like Contrary Cr and Pigeon Cr. Aviation and recreation also leave their mark on the land, evidenced by the Lawlor-Justus Airport and the specialized Little Ozark Fishing Lake, illustrating how the rural outskirts of Saint Joseph have evolved to serve both practical and leisure needs.