2021 Map of Saint Joseph South

About this map

The south side of St. Joseph and the village of Elwood define this landscape along the Missouri River corridor, showing the urban-to-rural transition in Buchanan County. To the south, a pattern of small settlements and historical markers like Old Sparta Cem and Sparta Ch suggest the earlier community hubs of Maxey, Kyle, and Agency. The terrain is characterized by the winding paths of Contrary Creek and Pigeon Creek, which feed into numerous small bodies of water such as Little Ozark Fishing Lake and Ussary Lake. Transportation infrastructure is prominent, from the Kansas Missouri rail line to the Lawlor-Justus Airport, illustrating how modern connectivity overlies a landscape still dotted with family-named landmarks like McPheeters Lake and Ralphs Lake.