Missouri map, cut to the state line

Lake of the Ozarks is the standout. The lake is a long, winding reservoir with coves branching off in every direction, and nearly every cove has lake houses. That shape is perfect for a laser. Zoom in on the owner's cove, put a heart on the dock, and let the water be its own layer. Where the Studio has survey data, a lake depth map is the premium version.

Table Rock and Bull Shoals near Branson are the southern lakes, with a big vacation crowd. In the cities, St. Louis and Kansas City sell by neighborhood. A city street map of Forest Park or the Country Club Plaza is a strong gift.

And the KC/STL rivalry is real. A two-pin state ornament with both cities is a fun piece for a couple from opposite ends.

Branson draws families on repeat vacations, and many of them stay on Table Rock. A two-piece set, a Branson street map and a Table Rock cove map, sells well as a pair. Springfield, Joplin and Cape Girardeau are hometown markets that most map sellers skip.

Missouri's outline has two signature details: the Mississippi River on the wavy east side and the Bootheel sticking down at the bottom right. Keep both crisp. At 4 in, inside, use I-70 from Kansas City to St. Louis, I-44 down to Springfield and Joplin, the Missouri River across the middle, and Lake of the Ozarks as a cut-out water piece. The lake's branching shape is visible even at this size.

Put a heart on the hometown and a star on the lake house. Black and gold for Mizzou, or red and navy for whichever city the buyer roots for.

If you print a Route 66 line across the state, keep it to an engraved stroke so it does not compete with the rivers.