2012 Map of Nettleton

About this map

Nettleton serves as the primary focal point of this agricultural landscape in northwestern Missouri, situated among a dense network of tributaries that feed into the Shoal Creek watershed. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Marrowbone Creek and Honey Creek in the north, while the southern reaches are marked by Lick Fork and Long Branch. This 2012 survey illustrates a mature rural infrastructure where section-line roads like NE Mulberry Rd and Waltz Ave provide access to dispersed farmsteads and localized water management features. Notable for local history and land-use studies are the Byron Simpson Lake Dam and John Simpson Lake Dam, which signify private or small-scale water impoundments such as Penny Lake. The map details the transition from traditional highway routes like NE Old Hwy 36 to the more modern grid that supports the region's ranching and farming operations.