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2011 Map of Washington Center

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Washington Center anchors this portion of Harrison County, Missouri, sitting amidst a network of drainage systems that define the rural landscape. The hydrologic complexity of the region is evident in the convergence of branches and forks, including the West Fork Big Muddy Creek and East Fork Big Muddy Creek, which feed into the larger Big Muddy Creek. This 2011 survey illustrates a mature agricultural grid, where county highways and roads like Co HWY-139 and Co RD-180 follow the section lines around established landholdings.

Local history is preserved at the Koger Cemetery, located in the southern portion of the quadrangle near the banks of the Big Muddy. Water management is a visible priority across the terrain, marked by structures such as Glenn Lake Dam North, Glenn Lake Dam South, and Chambers Lake Dam. These landmarks, along with Baugher Lake, highlight how water resources have been harnessed to support the surrounding rural community.