2014 Map of New Home

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The Marais des Cygnes River meanders across this landscape, defining the rural character of western Missouri near the Kansas border. This river valley is marked by significant topographical and hydrological modifications, including the extensive Bates County Drainage Ditch and several lateral channels designed to manage the floodplain. Distinctive river features such as Big Shoe Bend and Double S Bend illustrate the natural winding path of the water before it meets engineered straights. Local history is anchored by the small settlements of New Home and Nyhart, alongside rural intersections like Cornland and Athol. Genealogists can find the locations of Morris Cemetery and Thomas Cemetery, which serve as quiet landmarks among the section lines and farm roads. The presence of Brushy Mound provides a rare point of elevation in an otherwise low-lying drainage basin.