1965 Map of Missouri City

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Missouri River meanders define the border between Clay and Jackson Counties, where the north bank is dominated by Missouri City and the south by agricultural flats near Atherton. Industrial and transportation infrastructure is prominent, with the Norfolk and Western and Missouri Pacific railroads following the river's curves. To the south, the Independence urban area begins to push into the hills of Fort Osage, visible in the purple revision tinting. Genealogists can find numerous family-named burial sites including Rice Cem, Chiles Cem, and Drake Cem. Significant local landmarks range from the institutional McCune Home For Boys and Fort Osage High Sch to extractive sites like the mine tunnels and quarries near Nebo Hill.