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2021 Map of Tipton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tipton and Syracuse anchor this central Missouri landscape, where the convergence of Moniteau, Morgan, and Cooper counties creates a complex grid of rural agricultural land and small-town infrastructure. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Willow Fork, Moniteau Cr, and Petite Saline Cr, which have influenced the placement of longstanding family farmsteads and transport routes.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of small burial grounds throughout the countryside, such as Chilton Cem, Woods Cem, and Hopewell Cem. These sites, along with the Masonic Cem in Tipton, offer a look at the settlement patterns of the region. Local landmarks like Glendale School Rd and Nelson Farm Rd reflect the importance of rural education and legacy agriculture in this part of Moniteau County.