Le Roy sits near the southern edge of this landscape where Decatur and Wayne counties meet, serving as a focal point for a region defined by its winding waterways and rural cemeteries. The Chariton River and its various tributaries, including Brush Creek and Hamilton Creek, carve through the terrain, dictating the placement of early settlements and road networks. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, such as Smyrna Cem, Last Chance Cem, and Blair Cem, often located near small community centers like Smyrna and Last Chance.
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1918 · Chariton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1934 · Humeston
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Corydon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · New Virginia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · New Virginia
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Des Moines
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Centerville
USGS Topo · 1:250,000