2011 Map of Worland

About this map

The Marais des Cygnes River meanders across the borderlands of Missouri and Kansas, defining the hydrologic character of this rural landscape. This modern survey illustrates the persistent agricultural and riparian patterns of the region, where small settlements like Worland and Foster are linked by a network of county roads. The river’s path is punctuated by the State Line Bridge and Marble Bridge, key crossing points that have historically facilitated movement between the two states. Several named rural cemeteries, including Hays Cemetery in the north and Salem Cemetery near Foster, offer specific points of interest for genealogists tracing long-established families in the area. The terrain is further etched by numerous tributaries such as Mine Creek, Walnut Creek, and Gillum Creek, which drain the lowlands and influence the layout of small crossroads communities like Tiger, Ward, and Rucker.