2015 Map of Arley

About this map

The sprawling waters of Smithville Lake dominate the western edge of this Clay County landscape, where the rural settlements of Lilly and Arley serve as focal points for the surrounding agricultural community. The terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries including Owl Creek, Camp Br, and Clear Cr, which carve through the countryside north of the growing city of Kearney. Local history is deeply embedded in the land, evidenced by numerous family and community burial grounds such as Cook Cemetery, Fairview Cemetery, and Ecton Cemetery. Aviation history is also present through small local airstrips like Mac's Field and the Block Air Village Airport. The map highlights a transition between traditional farmstead layouts and modern infrastructure, with the Clinton County and Clay County boundary line traversing the upper portion of the quadrangle.