2015 Map of Connelsville

About this map

The Chariton River carves a winding path through this northern Missouri landscape, marking the borders between Adair, Putnam, and Schuyler counties. The small settlement of Connelsville and the nearby site of Nineveh serve as focal points for local history, situated just west of the river's floodplains. The terrain is defined by a dense network of ridges and hollows, where family-named roads like Gashwiler Rd and Motter Hill Rd connect isolated homesteads and local landmarks. Several rural burial grounds, including the Cain Ford Cemetery and Novinger Cemetery, are tucked away in the hills, offering critical touchpoints for genealogists. Water is a dominant theme beyond the river, with several named bodies such as Lake Elsea, Scobee Lake, and Filkins Lake scattered across the central corridor. This geography illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where topographic elevation dictates the placement of early settlements like Lowground and Green Grove.