2014 Map of Hemple

About this map

The agrarian borderlands where DeKalb, Clinton, and Buchanan counties converge are defined by a dense network of watercourses and section roads. The small settlement of Hemple sits near the headwaters of Jordan Cr and Roger Br, while further south, the crossroads of Starfield marks the landscape near Castile Cr. This modern survey illustrates how traditional land divisions persist, with cemeteries such as Keller Cemetery and New Harmony Cemetery serving as fixed points of local heritage amidst the fields. Drainage patterns are intricate here, as numerous branches including McGuire Br, Jenkins Br, and Wolfpen Cr carve the terrain. The presence of NW 316th St and NW Kerns Rd reflects the established grid of Northwest Missouri's rural infrastructure, maintaining connectivity between family farms and these long-standing community centers.