The Smithville Reservoir dominates the western landscape of this Missouri quadrangle, its irregular shoreline cutting deep into the surrounding terrain. Small settlements and local landmarks dot the rural expanse east of the water, including Arley and Lilly, alongside aviation-focused sites like Macs Field and Block Air Village. The map reveals a high density of burial grounds which are essential for genealogical research, such as Fairview Cemetery, Eberts Cemetery, Mount Zion Cemetery, and Ecton Cemetery. The drainage pattern is well-defined by numerous waterways like Owl Creek, Clear Creek, and Eberts Branch, illustrating how the land has been subdivided by an extensive network of rural roads such as Clinton Co Line Rd and Co Road CC.
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1890 · Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Independence
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1914 · Smithville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Gower
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1925 · Plattsburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Kearney
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1942 · Kearney
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Kearney
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Nashua
USGS Topo · 1:24,000