1940 Map of Parnell

The map reveals a bygone era of education and community life, with dozens of uniquely named country schools such as Common Sense Sch, Snowball Sch, and Champaign Sch scattered every few miles across the terrain. Waterways like the Platte River and Honey Creek snake through the farm-heavy landscape, passing long-established burial grounds including Sweet Home Cem and Long Branch Cem. These details provide a clear view of the settlement patterns in Ravenwood and Alanthus Grove during the early 1940s.