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2021 Map of Sumner

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sumner anchors this landscape in western Chariton County, situated along the complex drainage network of the Grand River basin. The area is defined by its extensive wetlands and managed water bodies, including Boiler Lake, Ransom Lake, and Lewis Lakes to the north. This 2021 survey reveals a region deeply tied to its hydrological character, where the Linn County and Chariton County line intersects rural reaches punctuated by the small settlements of Forker and Cunningham.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community landmarks, such as Purvis Cem just north of Sumner and Taylor Cem near the central drainage of Tough Br. The map traces a modern infrastructure of county roads, including Pershing Rd and Taylor Ave, while preserving the presence of local landmarks like Stockwell Field. The integration of natural features like the Locust Creek Riparian Trl suggests a modern shift toward conservation and recreation in this traditional river-bottom landscape.