Bucklin and the small settlements of Hart and Lingo anchor this landscape along the border of Linn and Macon counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, most notably the meandering Mussel Fork, which is fed by numerous tributaries including Clear Cr, Dutch Cr, and Van Dorsen Cr. The area’s rural character is underscored by several historically significant sites, such as the Saint Mary Cemetery near the southeastern corner and the Tuttle Cemetery positioned further north. Local industry and land management are visible in features like the Number 37 Lake and a strictly gridded road network that includes aptly named thoroughfares such as Brimstone Rd and Badger St. These roads follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, revealing the systematic agricultural development that has shaped north-central Missouri.
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1937 · Elmer
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1942 · Elmer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Bucklin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1949 · Bucklin NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Bucklin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · New Cambria West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Bucklin NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · New Boston
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Moberly
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Marceline
USGS Topo · 1:24,000