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2012 Map of Williamsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Williamsburg serves as a central hub in this section of Callaway County, situated near the historic Nine Mile Prairie. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Loutre River, Whetstone Creek, and Bachelor Creek, which have shaped the local geography and land use for generations. Small private aviation sites like Eckerts Airstrip and Redgate Ranch Airport reflect the rural character of the early 21st century, while several scattered burial grounds such as Augusta Cemetery, Antioch Cemetery, and Covington Cemetery offer significant points of interest for genealogists tracing family histories in the area.

Water management is evident through various man-made and natural catchments, including John Gasper Lake, Eugene Hooks Lake, and Jack Knittle Lake. The terrain transitions into distinct features like Sandbank Hollow, providing a clear view of the drainage patterns into the Prairie Fork and Fonso Branch. This map documents a period of established rural residency supported by a complex grid of county roads and highway infrastructure.