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2017 Map of Sampsel

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sampsel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Grand River snakes across this northern Missouri landscape, defining a wide floodplain that dominates the southern half of the region. Near the river's bends, the settlements of Mooresville and Utica sit along the southern margin, while the small community of Sampsel is situated further north along Highway N. The terrain is characterized by numerous small drainage systems like Indian Br and Lake Cr that feed into the larger river valley, creating a network of ridges and draws.

Genealogists and local historians will find several points of interest in the higher ground north of the river, including Springhill and the Mount Pleasant Cem. The map illustrates a largely rural and agricultural township structure, with the confluence of the Grand River and the Thompson River appearing in the southeast corner. Landmark features like Shale Hill provide elevation context to a region defined by its proximity to these major waterways and their respective tributaries.