Ozark Mountains: Quick Facts

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Ozark Mountains

Physical map of Missouri highlighting major rivers, lakes, reservoirs, and dams, with state boundaries outlined. The map shows features such as the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, Lake of the Ozarks, and the Ozark Plateau, as well as insets for the Kansas City and St. Louis metropolitan areas. A small locator map in the corner indicates Missouri's position within the United States.

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