2009 Map of Forbes

About this map

Forbes and Richville anchor this corner of Holt County at the start of the 21st century, where the fertile lowlands of Burr Oak Bottom meet the rugged bluff country overlooking the Missouri River. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainage, where the Nodaway River and McWilliams Creek cut through the terrain towards the river valley. For local historians, the sheet preserves several significant burial sites, including Brodback Cemetery to the north and Highland Cemetery situated near the bluffs. The presence of the Frank Milne Dam on Whales Creek and named hollows like Barrett Hollow and Hicks Hollow illustrate the complex interplay between human water management and the natural drainage patterns of the Missouri breaks. This survey provides a clear view of the rural road system, from the primary highway corridor at Richville to the network of county roads like Quill Rd and Sunset Dr.