1974 Map of Kirksville NW

About this map

Novinger and Youngstown anchor this mid-1970s orthophotoquad, which provides a direct aerial perspective of the rural landscape northwest of Kirksville. The imagery highlights the winding path of the Chariton River as it snakes through a patchwork of agricultural fields and wooded bottomlands. To the east, the irregular, branching fingers of Forest Lake reach into the upland terrain, illustrating the relationship between the local topography and water management in Adair County. This aerial survey captures the specific land-use patterns of the era, from the grid-like residential clusters in Novinger to the expansive timbered ridges that define the area's geography. Researchers can observe the exact footprint of farmsteads and transport routes as they existed during this specific spring flight.