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2012 Map of Ware

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Ware
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Mississippi River defines the western edge of this landscape, carving a complex boundary between Missouri and Illinois through a series of landings and riverine features. Along the eastern banks, the settlement of Ware sits near the Union Co Conservation Area, while a network of agricultural drainages like Running Lake Ditch manage the low-lying bottomlands. These fertile plains are marked by historic river access points such as Willard Landing and Hamburg Landing, reflecting an era where the river served as the primary corridor for commerce and travel.

Inland, the terrain rises toward the community of Egypt Mills, where the landscape transitions into more varied topography drained by Flora Cr and Soakie Cr. Local history is anchored by the Hamburg School and Rallo Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing the families who settled this river-bend region. The presence of named islands and points, including Vancill Towhead and Sheppard Point, highlights the shifting nature of the river's course and its impact on local navigation.