2021 Map of Sprague

About this map

Sprague serves as the central settlement in this agricultural landscape spanning the boundary between Bates and Vernon counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of small waterways, including Pryor Cr and Rutledge Cr, which carve through the plains in a pattern of winding drainage. Local genealogy and land use are anchored by two primary burial sites, Greenlawn Cem and Fairview Rider Cem, which remain as permanent markers of the community's history amidst the surrounding farm roads. The road network, comprising routes like State Hwy A and numerous county lines such as SW 8808 Co Rd, reflects a persistent rural infrastructure designed around section lines and natural creek crossings. This survey captures a moment of modern agricultural stability where established land boundaries meet the headwaters of the Little Osage River system.