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1984 Map of Pattonsburg

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Pattonsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Pattonsburg and McFall anchor this mid-1980s topographical study of northwest Missouri, where the meandering Grand River carves deep loops across the landscape. The geography is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Sampson Creek, Big Creek, and Grindstone Creek, which historically dictated the settlement patterns and road networks of Daviess, Gentry, and DeKalb counties.

A notable artifact of the region's transport history is the Old Railroad Grade visible near Pattonsburg, tracing a path that once connected these rural communities to larger markets. The map also highlights the Elam Bend State Wildlife Area along the river's western banks, preserving the bottomland character of the territory. Local infrastructure is further detailed with the inclusion of a Landing Strip and municipal Water Wells, providing a specific look at the region's utility and aviation footprint during this era.