2015 Map of Sumner

About this map

The lowlands of the Grand River basin define this portion of Missouri, where Sumner and Cunningham sit amid a complex network of wetlands and drainage. The landscape is marked by numerous water bodies including Stanley Lake, Swan Lake, and Silver Lake, which reflect the area's riverine geography. Small rural settlements like Forker are connected by a grid of local roads such as Pershing Rd and Norfolk Rd, cutting through the border of Linn and Chariton Counties. For those researching family history, the map identifies several local burying grounds, including Purvis Cemetery north of Sumner and the Taylor Cemetery further east. The winding course of Locust Creek and its tributaries like Tough Br create a distinctive drainage pattern that has historically influenced the placement of homes and transport routes in this flood-prone region.