2018 Map of Garland

About this map

The borderlands between Kansas and Missouri are defined here by a network of rural townships and family-named landmarks. The settlements of Garland, Arcadia, and Oskaloosa anchor the landscape, which is marked by high points such as Martin Mound in the northeast and Blue Mound near the southern border. This terrain is drained by the meandering Dry Wood Creek and its various tributaries, including McKill Cr and Bucks Run. For those researching local family history, the map provides precise locations for numerous burial grounds across several counties, including Shiloh Cem, Heavisides Cem, and Gill Cem. The layout of section lines and rural roads like Yater Rd and Zebulon Rd illustrates the enduring grid of the American Midwest, where state and county boundaries often run directly through farmsteads and creek beds.