2014 Map of Halls

About this map

The Missouri River carves a massive, serpentine path through this 2014 survey, defining the border between Kansas and Missouri. This shifting river landscape is dotted with oxbow remnants and low-lying basins like Lake Contrary and Old Mud Lake. To the east, the urban expansion of Saint Joseph reaches toward the river at Lake Station and Kirschner, while the southern reaches remain predominantly rural. Small settlements like Halls and Kenmoor are situated along the rail lines and local routes that crisscross the floodplain. Genealogical interest is centered on the Bethel Cemetery and Kerlin Cemetery, providing specific points of reference for local families. The industrial influence on the land is visible at Farmland Industries Incorporated Lake, showing how human activity has modified the natural hydrology of the Contrary Creek drainage.