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2017 Map of Shawnee Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Warsaw and the nearby settlement of Racket anchor this topographical study of the meandering waters where the Harry S Truman Reservoir and Lake of the Ozarks converge. The landscape is defined by its complex shoreline, characterized by dramatic landforms like Devils Backbone and Kaysinger Bluff. These features illustrate the deep dissection of the plateau by former river valleys, now transformed into a massive recreational and hydroelectric basin.

Genealogists can find several local burial grounds, including Riverside Cem near the town center and more isolated sites like Sunnyside Cem and Osborn Cem. Significant engineering works such as the Long Shoal Bridge facilitate travel across the expansive reservoir, while named hollows like Crawfish Hollow and Sweatman Hollow reveal the intricate drainage patterns of the surrounding Benton County terrain. The survey captures the balance between the historic town of Warsaw and the extensive water management systems that have reshaped the region.