2017 Map of Barnesville

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Barnesville and Plainview anchor this section of Macon County, where the landscape is defined by the branching waterways of the Little Chariton River system. The Middle Fork Little Chariton River and E Fork Little Chariton River carve deep, irregular paths through the terrain, creating a complex network of ridges and valleys. This 2017 survey reveals a deeply rooted rural community, evidenced by the high density of small family or community burial grounds scattered throughout the township sections. Genealogists and local historians can find specifically named sites such as Quail Trap Cem, Murry Cem, and Hertzler Cem. To the northwest, the settlement of Happy Hollow sits near the edge of the quadrangle, while George Baake Lake serves as a prominent water feature in the eastern reaches. The road network, including State Hwy J and State Hwy O, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting these isolated cemeteries and small clusters of homes.