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2021 Map of Parnell West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Parnell West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Gaynor and Orrsburg anchor this rural landscape in Nodaway County, characterized by a dense network of sectional roads and meandering creek beds. The drainage patterns of Honey Cr and Mozingo Cr dictate the local topography, carving through the agricultural terrain toward the Platte River on the eastern edge. Local genealogy is well-represented by several family and community burial sites, including Long Branch Cem and McLaughlin Cem in the north and Wilcox Cem to the south.

Water management and local aviation are evident through features like Schmitz Brothers Lake, Number 30 Dam, and the Wray Airfield. Near the eastern boundary, the settlement of Parnell sits just across the Platte River, while landmarks like Bunker Hill provide distinctive points of elevation. The map meticulously documents the border region between Nodaway and Worth counties, showing the transition of farm lanes and state highways across this dissected plateau.