1968 Map of Barnes

About this map

Little Blue River valleys define the landscape of this Washington and Marshall County border region, where the influence of the Missouri Pacific railroad is evident in the alignment of rural settlements. The town of Barnes serves as a western anchor, while to the east, the rising waters of Tuttle Creek Lake reach into the quadrangle near Waterville. This survey, updated with purple revisions in the early 1980s, captures the evolution of the land as reservoir expansion met traditional farming communities. Numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds, such as Keefover Cem and Harbaugh Cem, are scattered across the townships of Lincoln and Cottage Hill, providing valuable coordinates for genealogical research. The presence of a Townhall and several gravel pits indicates a stable, self-sufficient local economy centered on the river and rail corridors.