2014 Map of Clarksdale

About this map

Clarksdale and Stewartsville anchor this Missouri landscape where the borders of Andrew, Buchanan, and DeKalb counties converge. The terrain is defined by the branching hydrography of the Third Fork and Little Third Fork, which create a complex network of ridges and drainages. A high density of rural burial grounds, including Bethel Cemetery, Stone Cemetery, and Silvers Cemetery, suggests a long-settled agricultural community with deep genealogical roots. The arrival of the NE Railroad in the southern portion of the quadrangle, passing through Ballinger, highlights the area's late-era connectivity. The map also documents local water features like Peterson Lake and the Jordan Cr valley, providing a clear view of the intersection between nineteenth-century settlement patterns and modern infrastructure.