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1961 Map of Edgerton

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Edgerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Platte River meanders through this portion of Missouri, defining the landscape across the Buchanan Co Platte Co line. Near the settlement of Edgerton, the river corridor is protected by a system of levees, while the surrounding uplands are marked by an intricate network of creeks like Castile Creek and Wolfpen Creek. This 1961 revision documents a rural economy transitioning from early infrastructure, notably visible in the old railroad grade that once connected these farming communities.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several family and community burial grounds such as Maupin Cem, New Frame Cem, and Union Mill Cem. Spiritual and educational centers are well represented by Davis Chapel, Frazier Ch, and the rural No 6 Sch. The geography is further detailed with specific landmarks like the Radio Tower and a local Quarry, providing a clear picture of mid-century land use in the Missouri heartland.