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2011 Map of Wardsville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wardsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Osage River meanders broadly through this central Missouri landscape, defining the character of the riverfront communities of Osage Bluff and Osage Bend. In the northern portion of the quadrangle, the town of Wardsville serves as a primary hub, situated near the Moreau River and Saint Stanislaus Cemetery. The terrain is marked by distinctive natural landmarks like Castle Rock and the extensive Honey Creek State Wildlife Area, which preserves the wetlands and timber surrounding its namesake Honey Creek.

Transportation patterns reflect a transition from historic river crossings to modern rural road networks. While Bodie Ferry provides a direct reference to the era of river-based commerce and travel, the current infrastructure is represented by routes like Old Ferry Rd and Tanner Bridge Rd. These roads connect isolated farmsteads and residential pockets, such as the community of Honey Creek, to the surrounding hills and river valleys.