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2011 Map of Sentinel

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sentinel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pomme de Terre Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Polk County region, its irregular fingers reaching into the surrounding drainages. The settlement of Pittsburg sits near the eastern shore, while the smaller community of Sentinel is located further south along the high ground between Possum Creek and Lindley Creek. This 2011 survey reveals a rural landscape where family history is anchored by numerous burial sites, including Stewart Cemetery, Pitts Cemetery, and Chamberlain Cemetery.

The topography is defined by the contrast between the reservoir's flooded valleys and the remaining ridges, notably at Negro Bend Bluff. Further south, the terrain becomes increasingly defined by the winding paths of Stinking Creek and the Claude Branch. This area preserves a network of county roads that connect isolated settlements like Adonis and Mohawk Corner, providing a detailed look at the interface between managed water resources and traditional Missouri farmland.