2011 Map of Virginia

About this map

The small settlement of Virginia serves as the focal point for this western Missouri agricultural landscape, where the headwaters and tributaries of Miami Creek and Knob Creek define the drainage of the region. This 2011 survey illustrates a social geography anchored by local community hubs, specifically the Pleasant Valley Community Hall, Mount Vernon Community Hall, and Wilcox Community Hall, which reflect the localized civic life of Bates County. For those tracing family histories, the map records the locations of the Virginia Cemetery, Park Cemetery, and Howell Cemetery. The terrain is marked by a network of rural routes with family-associated names such as Terry Mcguire Blvd and Whoopie's Rd, while Butler Lake provides a notable water feature amidst the creek branches. This survey documents the persistent rural character of the area, where land use remains centered on farming and local township connectivity.