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2019 Map of Spencer

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Spencer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Spencer serves as the focal point of this Van Buren County survey, positioned near the headwaters of the regional drainage network. The landscape is deeply incised by watercourses like Cane Creek and the Dry Fork, creating a series of dramatic points and hollows such as Haston Point and Lost Cove. This topography has historically dictated the settlement patterns, with communities like Pine Grove and Phiferes situated along the flatter ridges between the creek valleys.

Genealogists and local researchers will find several family-named landmarks and burial sites, including Shockley Cem, Denney Cem, and Hale Cem. The transportation infrastructure is dominated by the corridor near Beaverdam Br, while aviation interests are represented by the presence of Hogue Airport in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle. The map also records numerous local roads, such as Turkey Scratch Rd and Old McMinnville St, which provide a detailed look at the rural connectivity of the era.