1978 Map of Arley

About this map

Arley and its surrounding agricultural landscape are documented in this 1978 orthophotoquad, which utilizes aerial imagery to provide a detailed view of Missouri's land use during the late 1970s. The settlement of Arley is visible as a cluster of structures amidst a geometric grid of farm fields and woodlots, illustrating the persistence of small rural communities in Clay County. The drainage patterns of the region are clearly defined by the winding paths of Lilly Creek and Clear Creek, which cut through the subdivided parcels of the Missouri countryside. This document was produced by the Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, emphasizing the focus on soil and land management. Researchers can examine the specific boundaries of late 20th-century farms and the evolution of local road networks that connect these remote homesteads to the village center.