2014 Map of Nashua

About this map

Smithville and the northern suburban expansion of Kansas City define this transition between developed neighborhoods and the rural landscape of Clay and Platte Counties. The terrain is deeply etched by the branching headwaters of Shoal Creek and the East Fork Shoal Creek, creating a complex network of ridges and valleys that direct the residential street grids. Smaller communities like Nashua and Gashland appear as established nodes within the growing metropolitan footprint, while sites such as Resurrection Cemetery and Brooks Cemetery provide points of reference for local family history. Private aviation is represented by the Rollert Farm Airport and Dunham Private Airport, highlighting the area's mixed-use character. The map also captures numerous local water bodies, including Bell Lake, Sampson Lake, and Stevens Lake, which punctuate the drainage basins of First Creek and Second Creek.