1979 Map of Millard

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The Little Chariton River meanders through the central landscape of this northern Missouri region, defining the drainage patterns of both Pettis and Wilson townships. In the late 1970s, the area maintained a rural character dominated by agricultural field lines, yet it was bisected by significant transportation corridors. The Norfolk and Western and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads provide a glimpse into the rail-heavy economy connecting Millard and La Plata. Genealogists will find notable value in the distribution of family-named burial sites like Stukey Cem and Shaver Cem, while the Sugar Creek State Forest preserves a substantial tract of wooded terrain in the west. The presence of the Clarence Cannon Memorial Airport indicates the era's infrastructure development amidst traditional landmarks like the Illinois Bend Ch.