1901 Map of Marshall

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The Missouri River cuts a sweeping path through this 1901 map, defining the boundaries and character of Saline, Carroll, and Chariton counties. Major transport hubs like Marshall and Carrollton anchor the region, connected by a network of three major rail lines including the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. The river's influence is evident in the numerous islands and river-adjacent lakes such as Backbone Lake and Grand Pass Lake, as well as the placement of settlements like Miami and De Witt along its banks. Farther south, the landscape transitions into the rolling terrain of Salt Fork and Elm Wood, where small farming communities such as Shackleford, Mt. Leonard, and Blackburn follow the route of the Chicago and Alton Railroad across the prairie.