2021 Map of Waverly

About this map

Waverly sits atop the southern bluffs of the Missouri River, marking a point where the river carves distinct curves such as Hodge Bend, Moberly Bend, and Waverly Bend. This landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the wide, flat river valley to the north and the intricate network of drainage ravines to the south. Local history is etched into the road names, where the Old Santa Fe Trl cuts across the terrain, recalling the region's importance as a transportation corridor. Genealogists will find interest in Waverly Cem and the more remote Catron Cem tucked near Salt Fork. The map also details the complex island and chute systems of the river, including Baltimore Island and the Baltimore Island-chute, which illustrate the shifting nature of the waterway at the Carroll and Lafayette county line.