2015 Map of Kimsey Creek

About this map

The rolling loess hills of Holt County define this landscape, where the waters of Kimsey Creek and Blair Cr carve through the agricultural uplands. This 2015 study documents a territory characterized by family-named landmarks and a legacy of early settlement. Several historic burial grounds are preserved across the sections, including Baldwin Cemetery, South Bethel Cemetery, and Roderick Cemetery, providing vital touchpoints for genealogical research. The western edge of the map features a distinct transition toward the Missouri River floodplain, marked by several bodies of water such as John Hall Lake, Gordan Lake, and the managed Bluff Pool. Recreational and historical paths like the Munkers Homestead Trail and the Callow Memorial Trail Loess Bluff Trail wind through the hills, following the unique topography of the bluff line. The infrastructure is a grid of rural routes like Lone Elm Rd and Nickle Rd, maintaining the township and range organization of the Missouri countryside.