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2015 Map of Sampsel

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Sampsel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Sampsel and Springhill sit within a landscape defined by the winding course of the Grand River and its numerous tributaries. This agricultural region in Livingston County is characterized by a network of drainage creeks, including Bachelor Br, Penitentiary Br, and the prominent Lake Cr which flows south toward the river. Near the southern boundary, the settlement of Mooresville is anchored by the Mooresville Cemetery, providing a focal point for local genealogical research.

The terrain is marked by gradual elevation changes, most notably at Shale Hill in the southeast. Historical land divisions are clearly indicated by township and range lines, such as t58n r25w, which organize the rural road system. This survey captures the spatial relationship between the upland cemeteries, like Mount Pleasant Cemetery near Springhill, and the bottomlands of the Hog Branch, illustrating how early Missouri settlements were positioned relative to water sources and higher ground.