1984 Map of Flat Creek

About this map

Shoal Creek meanders through this portion of Caldwell County, Missouri, during the early 1980s, creating a complex drainage network that defines the local agriculture and infrastructure. The map details a landscape managed by extensive Levee systems along the winding banks of Panther Creek and Flat Creek, reflecting the ongoing efforts to control the floodplain for cultivation. Small agricultural hubs like Proctorville and Catawba serve as the primary points of settlement in a region marked by rural townships including Fairview, Breckenridge, and New York. Genealogists may find interest in the several unmarked Cem locations positioned near the creek forks. The transition from natural waterways to engineered solutions is most evident in the south, where Mud Creek Ditch represents a significant modification of the natural hydrology at the Livingston County line.