2012 Map of Barnesville

About this map

Barnesville and the surrounding Macon County countryside are defined by a complex network of waterways, most notably the East Fork Little Chariton River, which meanders through the eastern portion of the landscape. The agrarian character of the region is reflected in the distribution of small settlements like Cottage, where the Cottage Post Office remains a local landmark. A notable concentration of family and community burial grounds, including Murry Cemetery, Steel Cemetery, and Hertzler Cemetery, provides significant data for genealogists tracing the roots of early residents along these river valleys.