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2017 Map of Agency

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Agency
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Platte River and its meandering tributaries, including the Third Fork and James Br, define the rural landscape of Buchanan County in this 2017 survey. Small agricultural settlements like Easton, Agency, and Garrettsburg serve as historic anchors within the township grid, connected by a network of secondary routes such as Saxton Easton Rd and SE State Hwy T.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community burial grounds, including Saint Josephs Cem, Blakely Cem, and Bretz Cem. The map illustrates a landscape of rolling terrain punctuated by features like Possum Hollow and Pigeon Cr, reflecting a traditional Missouri farmstead pattern that has persisted into the 21st century. Smaller hamlets like Evansville and Frazier remain visible, providing a clear record of the local geography near the outskirts of St. Joseph.