1923 Map of Clarksdale

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The Platte River and its major tributaries, the Third Fork Platte River and the Little Platte River, carve through the landscape of Andrew, Buchanan, and DeKalb counties in this 1923 survey. This era of rural Missouri is defined by a dense network of one-room schoolhouses such as Cherry Grove School, Black Oak School, and Funkhouser School, serving scattered agrarian communities. The river crossings are particularly notable, featuring the Wire Bridge and Van Meter Bridge north of Rochester. Transport in the region is dominated by three major rail lines, including the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific, which connects settlements like Clarksdale and Union Star. Local religious and family history is anchored by landmarks like Platte Chapel, Bethel Church, and the Bowen Cemetery, illustrating the social fabric of the townships before modern consolidation.