
The Black River dominates this landscape, winding through a complex network of sloughs and ditches that speak to the historical drainage and reclamation efforts along the Butler and Clay County line. Small communities and landmarks like Oglesville, Carola, and Fagus are positioned at the margins of the low-lying wetlands, often sheltered by topographic rises like Gillis Bluff or Melville Ridge. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and numerous water control features, such as Little Caney Ditch and the Pumping Station, illustrates the mid-century transition from a seasonal flood-plain into an engineered agricultural landscape.
32 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
2 editions found
25 maps found

1963 Hanleyville
Butler County, MO

1964 Oglesville
Butler County, MO

1964 Vastus
Butler County, MO

1966 Rombauer
Butler County, MO

1980 Stringtown
Butler County, MO
2011 Hanleyville
Butler County, MO
2011 Oglesville
Butler County, MO
2011 Rombauer
Butler County, MO
2011 Stringtown
Butler County, MO
2011 Vastus
Butler County, MO
2015 Hanleyville
Butler County, MO
2015 Oglesville
Butler County, MO
2015 Rombauer
Butler County, MO
2015 Stringtown
Butler County, MO
2015 Vastus
Butler County, MO
2017 Hanleyville
Butler County, MO
2017 Oglesville
Butler County, MO
2017 Rombauer
Butler County, MO
2017 Stringtown
Butler County, MO
2017 Vastus
Butler County, MO

2021 Hanleyville
Butler County, MO

2021 Oglesville
Butler County, MO

2021 Rombauer
Butler County, MO

2021 Stringtown
Butler County, MO

2021 Vastus
Butler County, MO