2017 Map of Virginia

About this map

Virginia serves as the central point of interest in this western Missouri landscape, situated near the headwaters of Pecan Cr and Miami Cr. The area is characterized by a dense grid of rural roads and section lines that define the agricultural character of Bates County. Significant for genealogists, the map identifies several local burial grounds including Virginia Cem, Howell Cem, and Park Cem, which are scattered among the drainages of Knob Cr and Limestone Cr. Human-made water features like Butler Lake and Welliver Lake provide key landmarks within the rolling terrain. The intricate network of county roads, such as Adams Rd and Knight Rd, connects these remote settlements and farmsteads, reflecting a long-standing pattern of Midwestern land division and rural community structure.