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1983 Map of West Plains

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of West Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The county seat of West Plains serves as the focal point for this survey, showcasing the city's development as a regional education and cultural hub in the Ozarks. The Southwest Missouri State Univ West Plains Campus is prominently situated near the center of town, alongside local landmarks like the James P Harlin Museum and the Courthouse. The Burlington Northern railroad cuts a diagonal path through the landscape, following the natural corridor of Howell Valley.

Beyond the urban center, the map reveals a rural landscape defined by karst topography and small community centers. To the southeast, scattered Strip Mines and several Quarry sites point to the local extract industry. Small settlements and family landmarks are preserved in the documentation of places like Mustion and Chapin, while unique natural features such as Stalactite Cave and several sinkhole-style Twin Ponds dot the southern terrain toward the South Fork.