2012 Map of Linneus

About this map

Locust Creek and its many tributaries, including West Locust Creek and Linn Branch, define the rural landscape of north-central Missouri. This 2012 survey illustrates the agricultural and water management patterns of Linn County, anchored by the settlements of Linneus and Purdin. The presence of numerous water control structures such as Linneus Lake Dam and Hale Lake Dam alongside the Linneus Reservoir and Number 217 Reservoir indicates the critical importance of water storage in this prairie region. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds like Gooch Cemetery, Southerland Cemetery, and Dryden Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the township. A single Railroad corridor passes through Purdin, connecting this agricultural community to the wider regional trade network while cutting through the valleys formed by Muddy Creek.