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2021 Map of Springfield

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Missouri River forms a wide, braided corridor through this region, marking the boundary between Bon Homme County and Knox County and the state line of South Dakota and Nebraska. The settlement of Springfield is situated on the northern bluffs, characterized by a structured grid of streets including Walnut St and Cedar St, and serves as a local anchor near the Springfield Cem and Saint Vincents Cem. Further downstream, the small community of Running Water sits at a narrow point in the river valley, reflecting a long history of river-based transport and settlement patterns.

Several tributaries such as Emanuel Cr, Bazile Creek, and Lost Cr drain into the main channel, carving through the high ground. Cultural landmarks like Emanuel Cem and roads such as Equal Rights School Rd and Niles School Rd highlight the rural infrastructure and early educational sites that defined these townships. Much of the riverfront is protected under the Missouri National Recreation River and Missouri Wild and Scenic River designations, preserving the landscape's character.