2017 Map of Saline City

About this map

Saline City sits at the heart of this central Missouri landscape, where the shifting currents of the Missouri River define the boundaries of Saline, Chariton, and Howard counties. The river's influence is evident in the intricate shoreline features, including Epperson Island and several dramatic turns such as Fish Creek Bend and Euphrasie Bend. This topography reflects a late 2010s perspective on a historic agricultural and riverine corridor, where small settlements like Gilliam and West Glasgow serve as anchors for the surrounding rural sections. Local history is preserved in several burial grounds scattered across the terrain, including Sappington Cem, All Saints Cem, and Gilliam Cem. Notable water bodies such as Slater Pond and Turtle Lake dot the uplands and bottomlands, while a complex network of creeks like Fish Creek and Pierre Fleche Creek drain the fertile land toward the great river.