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1984 Map of De Kalb

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of De Kalb
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

De Kalb serves as the central hub of this Missouri landscape, situated within a complex network of drainages including Lost Creek, Sugar Creek, and Contrary Creek. The topography is defined by the townships of Wayne, Bloomington, Rush, and Crawford, showing a rural landscape in the mid-1980s where agriculture and conservation meet. The northern edge is anchored by Bluewoods State Forest, while the presence of an Old Railroad Grade and a Landing Strip point to the evolution of local transportation.

Family history is deeply etched into the land through numerous small burial grounds, such as Jones Cem, West Lawn Cem, and Keflin Cem. Industrial activity is evident at the Quarry and Quarries near Short Creek, while the southern border at the Buchanan Co Platte Co line transition into Marshall township. The area's communications infrastructure is highlighted by Radio Towers (KARE) and a local water tower.