1961 Map of Camden Point

About this map

The Platte River and Little Platte River define the winding, low-lying topography of this region in Platte County during the early 1960s. Evidence of earlier transportation infrastructure is preserved in the form of an Old Railroad Grade stretching toward Edgerton Junction, marking the path of a rail network that once connected small agricultural hubs like Camden Point and Sharps Station. This survey provides a detailed look at the social fabric of the rural landscape, documenting numerous family and community burial grounds including the McComas Cem, Cockrell Cem, and Unity Cem. Water features such as Goose Neck and Turners Lake punctuate the river bottoms, while the crossing at Mellon Bridge serves as a vital point of transit over the meandering waters of the Platte.