2012 Map of Platte City

About this map

The Missouri River serves as the prominent southwestern boundary for this Platte County region, winding past Delaware Bend and Stigers Island. This landscape is defined by the meandering course of the Platte River, which creates a series of oxbow features including Beverly Lake and Roberts Lake. Small settlements like Farley, Beverly, and East Leavenworth dot the river valley, while Platte City anchors the northeastern corner. For those researching local family history, the map provides precise locations for several rural burial grounds, such as Todd Cemetery, Brown Cemetery, and Green Cemetery. Aviation infrastructure is represented by the Vandahl Airport and a separate Landing Strip, reflecting the modern mix of agriculture and transportation near the river. The numerous creeks, such as Naylor Creek and Prairie Creek, suggest a complex drainage system that has long influenced the development of these bottomlands.