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1986 Map of Maryville

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Maryville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Northwest Missouri State University anchors the western edge of this northwest Missouri landscape, situated in the city of Maryville. The region is defined by a dense network of river systems, including the Nodaway River, One Hundred and Two River, and Platte River, which flow south across the fertile plains of Empire Prairie. This mid-1980s data illustrates the agricultural character of the territory, where small farming hubs like Bethany, Stanberry, and Grant City serve as regional centers.

Transportation corridors including the Burlington Northern RR and Chicago and North Western RR intersect with the highway system of U.S. 71 and U.S. 136, showing how local infrastructure supported the rural economy. Significant institutional sites such as Conception Seminary College and the Nodaway County Courthouse provide important landmarks for genealogists and local historians tracking the civic and religious foundations of the county seats.