
The settlement of Nashua sits at the heart of this contemporary Clay County landscape, where the northern expansion of Kansas City meets the rural transitions near Smithville. This 2021 survey reveals a complex network of residential developments and historical remnants, including Gashland to the south. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Second Creek and First Creek, which feed into local water bodies such as Sampson Lake and Stevens Lake. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks like Brooks Cemetery in the north and the extensive grounds of Resurrection Cemetery near the county line. The map also documents the modern recreational infrastructure integrated into the landscape, featuring the Hodge Park Ride Trail and Hidden Valley Trail winding through the southeastern hills.
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1890 · Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Independence
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1914 · Smithville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · North Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1935 · Liberty
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1936 · Kearney
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1940 · Liberty
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1940 · North Kansas City
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1942 · Kearney
USGS Topo · 1:62,500